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Purpurstirnpapagei

Pionus tumultuosus

Least Concern

About

A medium-sized Pionus parrot of high Andean cloud forests in Peru and Bolivia, plum-crowned parrots display distinctive purple-violet crown plumage with white cheeks and green body. Found at elevations between 2,400–4,000 meters in montane humid forest near the tree line, making them among the highest-altitude Pionus species. They travel in small flocks foraging on seeds, berries, and blossoms. Relatively little known in captivity, and Least Concern in wild populations.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Psittaciformes (Papageien)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Pionus

Species

Pionus tumultuosus (Purpurstirnpapagei)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese バラガシラインコ

Chinese 梅紅冠鸚哥

Spanish cotorra

French Pione pailletée

German Purpurstirnpapagei

Portuguese curica-de-cara-manchada

Russian Сливоголовый красногузый попугай

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purpurstirnpapagei?

The scientific name of Purpurstirnpapagei is Pionus tumultuosus. It belongs to the genus Pionus.

What is the conservation status of Purpurstirnpapagei?

Purpurstirnpapagei (Pionus tumultuosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Purpurstirnpapagei live?

Purpurstirnpapagei is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Purpurstirnpapagei belong to?

Purpurstirnpapagei (Pionus tumultuosus) belongs to the genus Pionus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Purpurstirnpapagei endangered?

No, Purpurstirnpapagei (Pionus tumultuosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Purpurstirnpapagei belong to?

Purpurstirnpapagei (Pionus tumultuosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Purpurstirnpapagei?

The closest relatives of Purpurstirnpapagei in the genus Pionus include Dunenkopfpapagei, Glanzflügelpapagei, Glatzenkopfpapagei, Maximilianpapagei, Schwarzohrpapagei.