About the Painted Parakeet
The painted parakeet, known as the painted conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in northeastern South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pyrrhura picta |
| Species Codes | paipar2, PAIP, PAPA |
| Conservation | Appendix II |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Painted Parakeet belong to?
The Painted Parakeet (Pyrrhura picta) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Painted Parakeet?
The painted parakeet, known as the painted conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in northeastern South America....
Where can I report a Painted Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Painted Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paipar2, or on iNaturalist.
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