About the Timneh Parrot
The Timneh parrot, also known as the Timneh grey parrot or Timneh African grey parrot, is a West African parrot. Formerly classified as a subspecies of the grey parrot Psittacus erithacus timneh, it is now considered a full species Psittacus timneh. In aviculture, it is often referred to by the initials TAG and is commonly kept as a companion parrot.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Psittacus timneh |
| Species Codes | grypar10, TIPA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Timneh Parrot belong to?
The Timneh Parrot (Psittacus timneh) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Timneh Parrot?
The Timneh Parrot is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Timneh Parrot?
The Timneh parrot, also known as the Timneh grey parrot or Timneh African grey parrot, is a West African parrot. Formerly classified as a subspecies of the grey parrot Psittacus erithacus timneh, it is now considered a full species Psittacus timneh. In aviculture, it is often referred to by the init...
Where can I report a Timneh Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Timneh Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grypar10, or on iNaturalist.
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