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cotorra cheja

Pionus chalcopterus

Least Concern

About

Un loro Pionus fornido y distintivo con plumaje marrón ahumado oscuro y azul-violeta con iridiscencia bronceada en las coberteras alares; los loros aliverde de bronce habitan bosques húmedos andinos de Colombia, Ecuador, Perú y Venezuela hasta 2.500 metros de altitud. Son una de las especies Pionus menos coloridas pero más carismáticas, conocidas por su temperamento tranquilo y afectuoso en cautiverio. Se alimentan de frutas, bayas y semillas en parejas y pequeños grupos en el bosque montano.

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

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Pionus

Species

Pionus chalcopterus (cotorra cheja)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ドウバネインコ

Chinese 青銅翅鸚哥

Spanish cotorra cheja

French Pione noire

German Glanzflügelpapagei

Portuguese curica-asa-de-bronze

Russian Бронзовокрылый попугай

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cotorra cheja?

The scientific name of cotorra cheja is Pionus chalcopterus. It belongs to the genus Pionus.

What is the conservation status of cotorra cheja?

cotorra cheja (Pionus chalcopterus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cotorra cheja live?

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

What family does cotorra cheja belong to?

cotorra cheja (Pionus chalcopterus) belongs to the genus Pionus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is cotorra cheja endangered?

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

What kingdom does cotorra cheja belong to?

cotorra cheja (Pionus chalcopterus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of cotorra cheja?

The closest relatives of cotorra cheja in the genus Pionus include cotorra, guere-guere, Loro choclero, Loro corona blanca, Loro morado.