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Maroon-tailed Parakeet

Pyrrhura melanura

Least Concern

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Maroon-tailed Parakeet (Pyrrhura melanura) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Psittaciformes (อันดับนกแก้ว)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Pyrrhura

Species

Pyrrhura melanura (Maroon-tailed Parakeet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オグロウロコインコ

Chinese 栗尾鸚哥

Spanish Perico Colimarrón

French Conure de Souancé

German Braunschwanzsittich

Portuguese tiriba-fura-mata

Russian Чернохвостый попугай

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Blue-throated Parakeet / Ochre-marked Parakeet

Pyrrhura cruentata

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Brown-breasted Parakeet / Flame-winged Parakeet

Pyrrhura calliptera

Vulnerable

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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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Maroon-faced Parakeet / White-eared 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-tailed Parakeet?

The scientific name of Maroon-tailed Parakeet is Pyrrhura melanura. It belongs to the genus Pyrrhura.

What is the conservation status of Maroon-tailed Parakeet?

Maroon-tailed Parakeet (Pyrrhura melanura) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Maroon-tailed Parakeet live?

Maroon-tailed Parakeet is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Maroon-tailed Parakeet belong to?

Maroon-tailed Parakeet (Pyrrhura melanura) belongs to the genus Pyrrhura, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Maroon-tailed Parakeet endangered?

No, Maroon-tailed Parakeet (Pyrrhura melanura) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Maroon-tailed Parakeet belong to?

Maroon-tailed Parakeet (Pyrrhura melanura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Maroon-tailed Parakeet?

The closest relatives of Maroon-tailed Parakeet in the genus Pyrrhura include Blaze-winged Parakeet, Blue-throated Parakeet / Ochre-marked Parakeet, Brown-breasted Parakeet / Flame-winged Parakeet, Gray-breasted Parakeet, Green-cheeked Parakeet.