About the Simeulue Parrot
The Simeulue parrot is a parrot endemic to two small islands off Sumatra. It is a former subspecies of the blue-rumped parrot and split by the HBW/BirdLife checklist, with the IOC later following suit, supporting its status as a distinct species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Psittinus abbotti |
| Species Codes | burpar5, SIPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Simeulue Parrot belong to?
The Simeulue Parrot (Psittinus abbotti) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Simeulue Parrot?
The Simeulue Parrot is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Simeulue Parrot?
The Simeulue parrot is a parrot endemic to two small islands off Sumatra. It is a former subspecies of the blue-rumped parrot and split by the HBW/BirdLife checklist, with the IOC later following suit, supporting its status as a distinct species....
Where can I report a Simeulue Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Simeulue Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code burpar5, or on iNaturalist.
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