About the Maroon-fronted Parrot
The maroon-fronted parrot is a large, macaw-like parrot. It is dark green with a dark red shoulder and a maroon forehead and eye-stripe. Its underside of the wings and tail appear to be black when it is in flight. It makes a high, rolling cr-a ak sound. Groups sound similar to the acorn woodpecker if they are heard from a distance.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Rhynchopsitta terrisi |
| Species Codes | mafpar1, MFPA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Maroon-fronted Parrot belong to?
The Maroon-fronted Parrot (Rhynchopsitta terrisi) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Maroon-fronted Parrot?
The Maroon-fronted Parrot is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Maroon-fronted Parrot?
The maroon-fronted parrot is a large, macaw-like parrot. It is dark green with a dark red shoulder and a maroon forehead and eye-stripe. Its underside of the wings and tail appear to be black when it is in flight. It makes a high, rolling cr-a ak sound. Groups sound similar to the acorn woodpecker i...
Where can I report a Maroon-fronted Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Maroon-fronted Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mafpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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