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Blue-collared Parrot

Geoffroyus simplex · Species of bird
Order
Psittaciformes
Codes
blcpar3, BCPA

About the Blue-collared Parrot

The blue-collared parrot also known as simple parrot, lilac-collared song parrot, or lilac-collared Geoffroy's parrot, is a parrot found in the higher elevations of New Guinea. It is found from 500 to 2300 m, mainly between 800 and 1900 m. It is 23–25 cm, mainly green with a black beak, yellow wing bend, blue underwing coverts, and a pale yellow iris. Adult males have a blue collar across upper breast to lower neck above the mantle, adult females have some blue on the rear crown. Juveniles have no blue and a paler bill. There are two subspecies:G. s. simplex: On Vogelkop. 23 cm G. s. buergersi: On rest of island. 25 cm, collar on males is duller but wider in back.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyOld World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
SpeciesGeoffroyus simplex
Species Codesblcpar3, BCPA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Blue-collared Parrot belong to?

The Blue-collared Parrot (Geoffroyus simplex) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.

How can I identify the Blue-collared Parrot?

The blue-collared parrot also known as simple parrot, lilac-collared song parrot, or lilac-collared Geoffroy's parrot, is a parrot found in the higher elevations of New Guinea. It is found from 500 to 2300 m, mainly between 800 and 1900 m. It is 23–25 cm, mainly green with a black beak, yellow wing ...

Where can I report a Blue-collared Parrot sighting?

You can log sightings of Blue-collared Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcpar3, or on iNaturalist.