About the Blue-rumped Parrot
The blue-rumped parrot is a parrot found in the very southern tip of Myanmar, peninsular Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra and nearby islands. It is a small parrot (18 cm) and is primarily green with bright red underwing coverts, a reddish shoulder patch, and yellowish margins on the wing coverts. It is sexually dimorphic. The female has a grey-brown head. The male has a black mantle, red upper mandible, and blue head and rump.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psittinus cyanurus |
| Species Codes | blrpar1, BRPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-rumped Parrot belong to?
The Blue-rumped Parrot (Psittinus cyanurus) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Blue-rumped Parrot?
The Blue-rumped Parrot is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Blue-rumped Parrot?
The blue-rumped parrot is a parrot found in the very southern tip of Myanmar, peninsular Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra and nearby islands. It is a small parrot (18 cm) and is primarily green with bright red underwing coverts, a reddish shoulder patch, and yellowish margins on the wing coverts....
Where can I report a Blue-rumped Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-rumped Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blrpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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