About the El Oro Parakeet
The El Oro parakeet is an Endangered species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pyrrhura orcesi |
| Species Codes | elopar1, EOPA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the El Oro Parakeet belong to?
The El Oro Parakeet (Pyrrhura orcesi) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the El Oro Parakeet?
The El Oro Parakeet is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the El Oro Parakeet?
The El Oro parakeet is an Endangered species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Ecuador....
Where can I report a El Oro Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of El Oro Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code elopar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World and African Parrots 183 species
More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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Quick Stats
Psittaciformes
Order
183
Species in Family
59
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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