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Loro yaco

Psittacus erithacus

Endangered

About

Ampliamente considerado como la especie de loro más inteligente y el mimo aviar más capaz, el loro gris africano (Psittacus erithacus) puede desarrollar vocabularios de más de 1.000 palabras y demostrar comprensión de conceptos como el cero, el color, la forma y el tamaño relativo. Nativo de la selva tropical ecuatorial africana desde Costa de Marfil hasta Kenia, vive en grandes bandadas. Está En Peligro debido a la captura catastrófica para el comercio de mascotas — hasta el 21% de las aves silvestres son capturadas anualmente — y la deforestación. Se aplican estrictas restricciones comerciales del Apéndice I del CITES.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Benin), Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇧🇯 Benin 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Psittacus

Species

Psittacus erithacus (Loro yaco)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨウム

Chinese 非洲灰鸚鵡

Spanish Loro yaco

French Perroquet jaco

German Graupapagei

Portuguese papagaio-cinzento

Russian Жако, серый попугай

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Loro yaco?

The scientific name of Loro yaco is Psittacus erithacus. It belongs to the genus Psittacus.

What is the conservation status of Loro yaco?

Loro yaco (Psittacus erithacus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Loro yaco live?

Loro yaco is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Benin), Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Benin, Colombia, France, Netherlands, Norway, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

What family does Loro yaco belong to?

Loro yaco (Psittacus erithacus) belongs to the genus Psittacus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Loro yaco endangered?

Yes, Loro yaco (Psittacus erithacus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Loro yaco belong to?

Loro yaco (Psittacus erithacus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Loro yaco?

The closest relatives of Loro yaco in the genus Psittacus include Loro timneh.