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papagaio-cinzento

Psittacus erithacus

Endangered

About

Amplamente considerado como a espécie de papagaio mais inteligente e o imitador aviário mais capaz, o papagaio-cinzento africano (Psittacus erithacus) pode desenvolver vocabulários de mais de 1.000 palavras e demonstrar compreensão de conceitos como zero, cor, forma e tamanho relativo. Nativo da floresta tropical equatorial africana, do Marfim à Quênia, vive em grandes bandos. Está Em Perigo devido à captura catastrófica para o comércio de animais de estimação — até 21% das aves silvestres são capturadas anualmente — e ao desmatamento. Restrições comerciais rígidas do Apêndice I da CITES se aplicam.

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 (papagaio-cinzento)

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 papagaio-cinzento?

The scientific name of papagaio-cinzento is Psittacus erithacus. It belongs to the genus Psittacus.

What is the conservation status of papagaio-cinzento?

papagaio-cinzento (Psittacus erithacus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does papagaio-cinzento live?

papagaio-cinzento 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 papagaio-cinzento belong to?

papagaio-cinzento (Psittacus erithacus) belongs to the genus Psittacus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is papagaio-cinzento endangered?

Yes, papagaio-cinzento (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 papagaio-cinzento belong to?

papagaio-cinzento (Psittacus erithacus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of papagaio-cinzento?

The closest relatives of papagaio-cinzento in the genus Psittacus include Timneh Parrot.