About the Maroon-faced Parakeet
The white-eared parakeet or maroon-faced parakeet is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Brazil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pyrrhura leucotis |
| Species Codes | mafpar3, MFPA, WEPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Maroon-faced Parakeet belong to?
The Maroon-faced Parakeet (Pyrrhura leucotis) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Maroon-faced Parakeet?
The Maroon-faced Parakeet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Maroon-faced Parakeet?
The white-eared parakeet or maroon-faced parakeet is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Brazil....
Where can I report a Maroon-faced Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Maroon-faced Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mafpar3, or on iNaturalist.
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