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Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet

Pyrrhura leucotis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Psittaciformes (อันดับนกแก้ว)
Family
Psittacidae (True Parrots)
Genus
Pyrrhura
Species
Pyrrhura leucotis (Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホオジロウロコインコ
Chinese 白耳鸚哥
Spanish Cotorra orejiblanca
French Conure leucotique
German Weißohrsittich
Portuguese tiriba-de-orelha-branca
Russian Белоухий краснохвостый попугай

Similar Species in Pyrrhura

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Blue-throated Parakeet / Ochre-marked Parakeet
Pyrrhura cruentata
Vulnerable
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Brown-breasted Parakeet / Flame-winged Parakeet
Pyrrhura calliptera
Vulnerable
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Maroon-tailed Parakeet
Pyrrhura melanura
Least Concern
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Gray-breasted Parakeet
Pyrrhura griseipectus
Endangered
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Green-cheeked Parakeet
Pyrrhura molinae
Least Concern
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Maroon-bellied Parakeet
Pyrrhura frontalis
Least Concern
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Perija Parakeet
Pyrrhura caeruleiceps
Endangered
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Blaze-winged Parakeet
Pyrrhura devillei
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet?
The scientific name of Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet is Pyrrhura leucotis. It belongs to the genus Pyrrhura.
What is the conservation status of Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet?
Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet (Pyrrhura leucotis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet live?
Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet belong to?
Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet (Pyrrhura leucotis) belongs to the genus Pyrrhura, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
Is Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet endangered?
Yes, Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet (Pyrrhura leucotis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet belong to?
Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet (Pyrrhura leucotis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet?
The closest relatives of Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet in the genus Pyrrhura include Blaze-winged Parakeet, Blue-throated Parakeet / Ochre-marked Parakeet, Brown-breasted Parakeet / Flame-winged Parakeet, Maroon-tailed Parakeet, Gray-breasted Parakeet.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Pyrrhura — 20 Species

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Blaze-winged Parakeet
Pyrrhura devillei
LC 🐾
Blue-throated Parakeet / Ochre-marked Parakeet
Pyrrhura cruentata
VU 🐾
Brown-breasted Parakeet / Flame-winged Parakeet
Pyrrhura calliptera
VU 🐾
Maroon-tailed Parakeet
Pyrrhura melanura
LC 🐾
Gray-breasted Parakeet
Pyrrhura griseipectus
EN 🐾
Green-cheeked Parakeet
Pyrrhura molinae
LC 🐾
Maroon-bellied Parakeet
Pyrrhura frontalis
LC
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Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared Parakeet
Pyrrhura leucotis
VU
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Perija Parakeet
Pyrrhura caeruleiceps
EN 🐾
Ochre-marked Parakeet / Blood-eared Parakeet
Pyrrhura hoematotis
LC 🐾
Painted Parakeet
Pyrrhura picta
LC 🐾
Pearly Parakeet
Pyrrhura lepida
VU 🐾
Pfrimer's Parakeet
Pyrrhura pfrimeri
EN 🐾
Rose-headed Parakeet / Rose-crowned Parakeet
Pyrrhura rhodocephala
LC 🐾
Santa Marta Parakeet
Pyrrhura viridicata
EN 🐾
Santarem Parakeet
Pyrrhura amazonum
NT 🐾
Sulphur-winged Parakeet
Pyrrhura hoffmanni
LC 🐾
Black-capped Parakeet
Pyrrhura rupicola
LC 🐾
White-necked Parakeet / White-breasted Parakeet
Pyrrhura albipectus
VU 🐾
Fiery-shouldered Parakeet
Pyrrhura egregia
LC
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