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periquito-australiano

Melopsittacus undulatus

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About

A ave de estimação mais popular do mundo, o periquito-australiano é um pequeno papagaio nativo dos campos abertos e arbustos do interior da Austrália, onde se reúne em enormes bandos nômades seguindo as chuvas e a disponibilidade de sementes. Os periquitos silvestres são predominantemente verdes e amarelos, mas a criação seletiva produziu centenas de mutações de cor em cativeiro.

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-australiano)

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-australiano?

The scientific name of periquito-australiano is Melopsittacus undulatus. It belongs to the genus Melopsittacus.

Where does periquito-australiano live?

periquito-australiano 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-australiano belong to?

periquito-australiano (Melopsittacus undulatus) belongs to the genus Melopsittacus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

What kingdom does periquito-australiano belong to?

periquito-australiano (Melopsittacus undulatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).