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Periquito común

Melopsittacus undulatus

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About

El ave de compañía más popular del mundo, el periquito australiano es un pequeño loro nativo de las praderas abiertas y matorrales del interior de Australia, donde se agrupa en enormes bandadas nómadas que siguen las lluvias y la disponibilidad de semillas. Los periquitos silvestres son predominantemente verdes y amarillos, pero la cría selectiva ha producido cientos de mutaciones de color en cautividad.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia), Asia (5 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru).

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Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Melopsittacus

Species

Melopsittacus undulatus (Periquito común)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セキセイインコ

Chinese 虎皮鸚鵡

Spanish Periquito común

French Perruche ondulée

German Wellensittich

Portuguese periquito-australiano

Russian Волнистый попугайчик

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Periquito común?

The scientific name of Periquito común is Melopsittacus undulatus. It belongs to the genus Melopsittacus.

Where does Periquito común live?

Periquito común is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia), Asia (5 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan.

What family does Periquito común belong to?

Periquito común (Melopsittacus undulatus) belongs to the genus Melopsittacus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

What kingdom does Periquito común belong to?

Periquito común (Melopsittacus undulatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).