About the Tui Parakeet
The tui parakeet is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and possibly Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Brotogeris sanctithomae |
| Species Codes | tuipar1, TUPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tui Parakeet belong to?
The Tui Parakeet (Brotogeris sanctithomae) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Tui Parakeet?
The tui parakeet is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and possibly Ecuador....
Where can I report a Tui Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Tui Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tuipar1, or on iNaturalist.
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Psittaciformes
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