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Orcessittich

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

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Psittaciformes (Papageien)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Pyrrhura

Species

Pyrrhura orcesi (Orcessittich)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orcessittich?

The scientific name of Orcessittich is Pyrrhura orcesi. It belongs to the genus Pyrrhura.

What is the conservation status of Orcessittich?

Orcessittich (Pyrrhura orcesi) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Orcessittich live?

Orcessittich 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 Orcessittich belong to?

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

Is Orcessittich endangered?

Yes, Orcessittich (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 Orcessittich belong to?

Orcessittich (Pyrrhura orcesi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Orcessittich?

The closest relatives of Orcessittich in the genus Pyrrhura include Blaulatzsittich, Blausteißsittich, Blutohrsittich, Braunbrustsittich, Braunohrsittich.