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Cotorra alejandrina

Psittacula eupatria

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Nombrada en honor a Alejandro Magno, que llevó ejemplares a Macedonia en 326 a.C., la cotorra alejandrina es uno de los loros domésticos más grandes y con mayor registro histórico. Habita bosques, matorrales y manglares desde Afganistán y Pakistán hasta el sudeste asiático. Los machos lucen un característico collar rosa y negro. Casi Amenazada (NT), con poblaciones en declive por la captura intensiva para el comercio de mascotas y la deforestación. Existen poblaciones asilvestradas en Europa.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (9 countries), Europe (11 countries), and North America (Mexico).

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Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Psittacula

Species

Psittacula eupatria (Cotorra alejandrina)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオホンセイインコ

Chinese 亚历山大鹦鹉

Spanish Cotorra alejandrina

French Perruche alexandre

German Großer Alexandersittich

Portuguese periquito-grande-alexandre

Russian Александров кольчатый попугай

Thai นกแก้วโม่ง

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Cotorra cabeciazul

Psittacula cyanocephala

Psittacula longicauda

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Cotorra de Ceilán

Psittacula calthrapae

Psittacula himalayana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cotorra alejandrina?

The scientific name of Cotorra alejandrina is Psittacula eupatria. It belongs to the genus Psittacula.

Where does Cotorra alejandrina live?

Cotorra alejandrina is found in Widely distributed across Asia (9 countries), Europe (11 countries), and North America (Mexico).. Countries include Bahrain, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico.

What family does Cotorra alejandrina belong to?

Cotorra alejandrina (Psittacula eupatria) belongs to the genus Psittacula, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

What kingdom does Cotorra alejandrina belong to?

Cotorra alejandrina (Psittacula eupatria) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cotorra alejandrina?

The closest relatives of Cotorra alejandrina in the genus Psittacula include Cotorra cabeciazul, Cotorra carirrosa, Cotorra colilarga, Cotorra de Ceilán, Cotorra de Derby.