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Perico elegante

Platycercus elegans

Least Concern

About

Una de las aves de colorido más vivo de Australia, las loras escarlatas muestran un brillante plumaje carmesí y azul intenso habitando bosques montañosos y tierras bajas costeras del sureste de Australia. Se alimentan de semillas, bayas y flores, visitando con frecuencia jardines y parques suburbanos con abundantes eucaliptos y banksias. Existen múltiples morfos de color incluyendo variantes amarillas y naranjas en diferentes regiones. Aves de aviario populares en todo el mundo por su espectacular coloración y temperamento apacible.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries) and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Platycercus

Species

Platycercus elegans (Perico elegante)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカクサインコ

Chinese 深紅玫瑰鸚鵡

Spanish Perico elegante

French Perruche de Pennant

German Pennantsittich

Portuguese rosela-elegante

Russian Красная розелла

Similar Species in Platycercus

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Perico carigualdo

Platycercus icterotis

Least Concern

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Perico de Tasmania

Platycercus caledonicus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Perico elegante?

The scientific name of Perico elegante is Platycercus elegans. It belongs to the genus Platycercus.

What is the conservation status of Perico elegante?

Perico elegante (Platycercus elegans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Perico elegante live?

Perico elegante is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, United Kingdom.

What family does Perico elegante belong to?

Perico elegante (Platycercus elegans) belongs to the genus Platycercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Perico elegante endangered?

No, Perico elegante (Platycercus elegans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Perico elegante belong to?

Perico elegante (Platycercus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Perico elegante?

The closest relatives of Perico elegante in the genus Platycercus include Perico carigualdo, Perico de Tasmania, Perico gracioso, Perico multicolor, Perico pálido.