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Weddellsittich

Aratinga weddellii

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and United Kingdom.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シモフリインコ
Chinese 暗头鹦哥
Spanish serindera (por el guamo serindo), lora berraquillera (come planta llamada berraquillo)
French Conure de Weddell
German Weddellsittich
Portuguese periquito-de-cabeça-suja
Russian Буроголовая аратинга

Similar Species in Aratinga

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Aratinga pertinax
Least Concern
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Goldkopfsittich
Aratinga auricapillus
Least Concern
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Guayaquil-Sittich
Aratinga erythrogenys
Not Evaluated
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Jandayasittich
Aratinga jandaya
Least Concern
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Kolumbien-Sittich
Aratinga wagleri
Least Concern
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Schwefelbrustsittich
Aratinga maculata
Least Concern
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Sonnensittich
Aratinga solstitialis
Endangered
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Spitzschwanzsittich
Aratinga acuticaudata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Weddellsittich?
The scientific name of Weddellsittich is Aratinga weddellii. It belongs to the genus Aratinga.
What is the conservation status of Weddellsittich?
Weddellsittich (Aratinga weddellii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Weddellsittich live?
Weddellsittich is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Weddellsittich belong to?
Weddellsittich (Aratinga weddellii) belongs to the genus Aratinga, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
Is Weddellsittich endangered?
No, Weddellsittich (Aratinga weddellii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Weddellsittich belong to?
Weddellsittich (Aratinga weddellii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Weddellsittich?
The closest relatives of Weddellsittich in the genus Aratinga include Braunwangensittich, Goldkopfsittich, Guayaquil-Sittich, Jandayasittich, Kolumbien-Sittich.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Aratinga — 10 Species

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Braunwangensittich
Aratinga pertinax
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Goldkopfsittich
Aratinga auricapillus
LC 🐾
Guayaquil-Sittich
Aratinga erythrogenys
NE 🐾
Jandayasittich
Aratinga jandaya
LC 🐾
Kolumbien-Sittich
Aratinga wagleri
LC 🐾
Schwefelbrustsittich
Aratinga maculata
LC 🐾
Sonnensittich
Aratinga solstitialis
EN 🐾
Spitzschwanzsittich
Aratinga acuticaudata
LC
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Weddellsittich
Aratinga weddellii
LC
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white-eyed conure
Aratinga leucophthalma
LC
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