About the White-crowned Parrot
The white-crowned parrot, also known as the white-crowned pionus in aviculture, is a small parrot which is a resident breeding species ranging from eastern Mexico to western Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pionus senilis |
| Species Codes | whcpar, WCPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-crowned Parrot belong to?
The White-crowned Parrot (Pionus senilis) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the White-crowned Parrot?
The white-crowned parrot, also known as the white-crowned pionus in aviculture, is a small parrot which is a resident breeding species ranging from eastern Mexico to western Panama....
Where can I report a White-crowned Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of White-crowned Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcpar, 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
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