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Cotorra pechirroja

Psittacula alexandri

Near Threatened

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El cotorra pechiroja (Psittacula alexandri) es un periquito de tamano mediano con el pecho y las mejillas de color rojo rosado que contrastan con el plumaje verde y gris. Se distribuye por el sur y sudeste de Asia desde Nepal e India hasta Vietnam e Indonesia. Habita bosques, manglares y zonas cultivadas, reuniendose a menudo en grandes bandadas en arboles frutales y cultivos de grano. Su area de distribucion es una de las mas fragmentadas entre los periquitos del genero Psittacula. Es muy utilizada en avicultura en Asia y Europa.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Mexico). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Psittacula

Species

Psittacula alexandri (Cotorra pechirroja)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ダルマインコ

Chinese 緋胸鸚鵡

Spanish Cotorra pechirroja

French Perruche à moustaches

German Bartsittich

Portuguese periquito-de-bigode

Russian Розовогрудый кольчатый попугай

Thai นกแขกเต้า

Similar Species in Psittacula

Psittacula cyanocephala

Psittacula longicauda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cotorra pechirroja?

The scientific name of Cotorra pechirroja is Psittacula alexandri. It belongs to the genus Psittacula.

What is the conservation status of Cotorra pechirroja?

Cotorra pechirroja (Psittacula alexandri) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cotorra pechirroja live?

Cotorra pechirroja is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Mexico). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, France, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, United Kingdom.

What family does Cotorra pechirroja belong to?

Cotorra pechirroja (Psittacula alexandri) belongs to the genus Psittacula, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

What kingdom does Cotorra pechirroja belong to?

Cotorra pechirroja (Psittacula alexandri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cotorra pechirroja?

The closest relatives of Cotorra pechirroja in the genus Psittacula include Cotorra alejandrina, Cotorra cabeciazul, Cotorra carirrosa, Cotorra colilarga, Cotorra de Ceilán.