About the Pileated Parrot
The South American pileated parrot is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. It was formerly known as the red-capped parrot, easily leading to confusion with the Australian Purpureicephalus spurius that bears that English name.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pionopsitta pileata |
| Species Codes | recpar3, PIPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pileated Parrot belong to?
The Pileated Parrot (Pionopsitta pileata) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Pileated Parrot?
The South American pileated parrot is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. It was formerly known as the red-capped parrot, easily leading to confusion with the Australian Purpureicephalus s...
Where can I report a Pileated Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Pileated Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recpar3, or on iNaturalist.
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