About the Red-fan Parrot
The red-fan parrot, also known as the hawk-headed parrot, is a New World parrot hailing from the Amazon rainforest. It is the only member of the genus Deroptyus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Deroptyus accipitrinus |
| Species Codes | refpar3, RFPA |
| Conservation | Appendix II |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-fan Parrot belong to?
The Red-fan Parrot (Deroptyus accipitrinus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Red-fan Parrot?
The red-fan parrot, also known as the hawk-headed parrot, is a New World parrot hailing from the Amazon rainforest. It is the only member of the genus Deroptyus....
Where can I report a Red-fan Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-fan Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code refpar3, 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
366
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