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perico paramuno

Leptosittaca branickii

Vulnerable

About

Un loro de tamaño mediano de los bosques nublados andinos de gran altitud de Colombia a Bolivia, las cotorras de penacho dorado tienen llamativas marcas de anillo ocular y plumas de color amarillo brillante alrededor del ojo, con plumaje verde y dorado. Habitan el bosque montano a 1.700–3.400 metros, alimentándose de semillas, bayas y especialmente los frutos del bambú Chusquea. Clasificada como En Peligro debido a la severa deforestación del bosque nublado andino y el comercio de aves en cautiverio.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Leptosittaca

Species

Leptosittaca branickii (perico paramuno)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミヤマインコ

Chinese 金羽鸚哥

Spanish perico paramuno

French Conure à pinceaux d'or

German Pinselsittich

Portuguese papagaio-de-bochechas-douradas

Russian Андский высокогорный попугай

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of perico paramuno?

The scientific name of perico paramuno is Leptosittaca branickii. It belongs to the genus Leptosittaca.

What is the conservation status of perico paramuno?

perico paramuno (Leptosittaca branickii) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does perico paramuno live?

perico paramuno is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does perico paramuno belong to?

perico paramuno (Leptosittaca branickii) belongs to the genus Leptosittaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is perico paramuno endangered?

Yes, perico paramuno (Leptosittaca branickii) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does perico paramuno belong to?

perico paramuno (Leptosittaca branickii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).