About the Red-fronted Parrot
The red-fronted parrot, also known as Jardine's parrot, is a medium-sized mainly green parrot distributed across wide areas of Africa. It has three subspecies. The extent and shade of the red or orange plumage on its head, thighs, and bend of wings vary depending on the subspecies.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Poicephalus gulielmi |
| Species Codes | refpar5, RFPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-fronted Parrot belong to?
The Red-fronted Parrot (Poicephalus gulielmi) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Red-fronted Parrot?
The red-fronted parrot, also known as Jardine's parrot, is a medium-sized mainly green parrot distributed across wide areas of Africa. It has three subspecies. The extent and shade of the red or orange plumage on its head, thighs, and bend of wings vary depending on the subspecies....
Where can I report a Red-fronted Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-fronted Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code refpar5, or on iNaturalist.
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