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Pinselsittich

Leptosittaca branickii

Vulnerable

About

A medium-sized parrot of high-altitude Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia, golden-plumed parakeets have striking bright yellow eye-ring and plume markings above and around the eye, with green and gold plumage. They inhabit montane forest at 1,700–3,400 meters, foraging on seeds, berries, and particularly the fruits of Chusquea bamboo. Listed as Endangered due to severe deforestation of Andean cloud forest and the cage bird trade.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Psittaciformes (Papageien)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Leptosittaca

Species

Leptosittaca branickii (Pinselsittich)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミヤマインコ

Chinese 金羽鸚哥

Spanish perico paramuno

French Conure à pinceaux d'or

German Pinselsittich

Portuguese papagaio-de-bochechas-douradas

Russian Андский высокогорный попугай

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pinselsittich?

The scientific name of Pinselsittich is Leptosittaca branickii. It belongs to the genus Leptosittaca.

What is the conservation status of Pinselsittich?

Pinselsittich (Leptosittaca branickii) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pinselsittich live?

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

What family does Pinselsittich belong to?

Pinselsittich (Leptosittaca branickii) belongs to the genus Leptosittaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Pinselsittich endangered?

Yes, Pinselsittich (Leptosittaca branickii) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Pinselsittich belong to?

Pinselsittich (Leptosittaca branickii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).