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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Geoffroyus simplex |
| Species Codes | blcpar3, 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.