About the Perija Parakeet
The Perija parakeet, also known as Todd's parakeet or in aviculture as Perijá conure, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. There are about 1,000 to 2,499 mature individuals remaining in the wild as of 2021 with a decreasing population trend. In 2001, the Perija parakeet was reclassified from a subspecies of the painted parakeet to an individual species. There are two subspecies of the Perija parakeet, P. c. caeruliceps and P. c. pantchenko. P. c. caeruliceps lives in Serranía del Perijá mountains on the northern border between Colombia and Venezuela. P. c. pantchenko lives in the Perijá Mountains.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pyrrhura caeruleiceps |
| Species Codes | paipar5, PAIP, PEPA, PAPA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Perija Parakeet belong to?
The Perija Parakeet (Pyrrhura caeruleiceps) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Perija Parakeet?
The Perija Parakeet is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Perija Parakeet?
The Perija parakeet, also known as Todd's parakeet or in aviculture as Perijá conure, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. There are about 1,000 to 2,499 mature individuals remaining in the wild as of 2021 with a decreasing population trend. In 2001, the Perija parakeet was reclassified...
Where can I report a Perija Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Perija Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paipar5, or on iNaturalist.
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