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El Oro Parakeet

Pyrrhura orcesi

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (ببغاء)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Pyrrhura

Species

Pyrrhura orcesi (El Oro Parakeet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エルオロウロコインコ

Chinese 埃奧羅鸚哥

Spanish Perico de Orcés (de El Oro)

French Conure d'Orcès

German Orcessittich

Portuguese tiriba-do-el-oro

Russian Эль-опосский краснохвостый попугай

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Maroon-tailed Parakeet

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Gray-breasted Parakeet

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of El Oro Parakeet?

The scientific name of El Oro Parakeet is Pyrrhura orcesi. It belongs to the genus Pyrrhura.

What is the conservation status of El Oro Parakeet?

El Oro Parakeet (Pyrrhura orcesi) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does El Oro Parakeet live?

El Oro Parakeet is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does El Oro Parakeet belong to?

El Oro Parakeet (Pyrrhura orcesi) belongs to the genus Pyrrhura, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is El Oro Parakeet endangered?

Yes, El Oro Parakeet (Pyrrhura orcesi) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does El Oro Parakeet belong to?

El Oro Parakeet (Pyrrhura orcesi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of El Oro Parakeet?

The closest relatives of El Oro Parakeet in the genus Pyrrhura include Blaze-winged Parakeet, Blue-throated Parakeet / Ochre-marked Parakeet, Brown-breasted Parakeet / Flame-winged Parakeet, Maroon-tailed Parakeet, Gray-breasted Parakeet.