About the Maroon-tailed Parakeet
The maroon-tailed parakeet is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pyrrhura melanura |
| Species Codes | matpar2, MTPA, MTMP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Maroon-tailed Parakeet belong to?
The Maroon-tailed Parakeet (Pyrrhura melanura) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Maroon-tailed Parakeet?
The maroon-tailed parakeet is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Maroon-tailed Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Maroon-tailed Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code matpar2, 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
297
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