About the Gray-cheeked Parakeet
The grey-cheeked parakeet, less commonly known as fire-winged parakeet, is a vulnerable species of bird. It is in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots, and is found in Ecuador and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Brotogeris pyrrhoptera |
| Species Codes | gycpar1, GCPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-cheeked Parakeet belong to?
The Gray-cheeked Parakeet (Brotogeris pyrrhoptera) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gray-cheeked Parakeet?
The Gray-cheeked Parakeet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gray-cheeked Parakeet?
The grey-cheeked parakeet, less commonly known as fire-winged parakeet, is a vulnerable species of bird. It is in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots, and is found in Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Gray-cheeked Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-cheeked Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gycpar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World and African Parrots 183 species
More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Gray-cheeked Parakeet?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!