About the Blue-bellied Parrot
The blue-bellied parrot or purple-bellied parrot is the only species in its genus. It is generally considered endemic to the humid Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, but there are two unconfirmed records from Misiones in Argentina. It occurs up to 1000 m. (3300 ft).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Triclaria malachitacea |
| Species Codes | blbpar4, BBPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-bellied Parrot belong to?
The Blue-bellied Parrot (Triclaria malachitacea) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Blue-bellied Parrot?
The blue-bellied parrot or purple-bellied parrot is the only species in its genus. It is generally considered endemic to the humid Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, but there are two unconfirmed records from Misiones in Argentina. It occurs up to 1000 m. (3300 ft)....
Where can I report a Blue-bellied Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-bellied Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbpar4, or on iNaturalist.
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