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periquito-da-china

Psittacula derbiana

Near Threatened

About

Uma das maiores periquitas do mundo, o periquito-de-Lord-Derby (Psittacula derbiana) exibe uma plumagem azul-esverdeada distinta com um bico marcante vermelho e preto em listras e uma longa cauda pontuda com mais de 60 cm. Habita florestas montanas entre 1.000 e 4.000 metros de altitude no leste do Himalaia, sudoeste da China e norte de Mianmar. Classificado como Vulnerável devido ao desmatamento e ao apresamento, é uma ave muito valorizada em cativeiro. É conhecido por criar cooperativamente, com pares relacionados auxiliando os criadores dominantes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオダルマインコ
Chinese 大紫胸鹦鹉
Spanish Cotorra de Derby
French Perruche de Derby
German Chinasittich
Portuguese periquito-da-china
Russian Китайский кольчатый попугай

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of periquito-da-china?
The scientific name of periquito-da-china is Psittacula derbiana. It belongs to the genus Psittacula.
What is the conservation status of periquito-da-china?
periquito-da-china (Psittacula derbiana) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does periquito-da-china live?
periquito-da-china is found in Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, United Kingdom.
What family does periquito-da-china belong to?
periquito-da-china (Psittacula derbiana) belongs to the genus Psittacula, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
What kingdom does periquito-da-china belong to?
periquito-da-china (Psittacula derbiana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of periquito-da-china?
The closest relatives of periquito-da-china in the genus Psittacula include periquito-cabeça-de-ameixa, periquito-das-seychelles, periquito-de-bigode, periquito-de-cabeça-cinza, periquito-de-cabeça-rosa.

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