About the White-necked Parakeet
The white-breasted parakeet or white-necked parakeet, is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in southern Ecuador and possibly in adjacent northern Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pyrrhura albipectus |
| Species Codes | whnpar1, WNPA, WBPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-necked Parakeet belong to?
The White-necked Parakeet (Pyrrhura albipectus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-necked Parakeet?
The White-necked Parakeet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-necked Parakeet?
The white-breasted parakeet or white-necked parakeet, is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in southern Ecuador and possibly in adjacent northern Peru....
Where can I report a White-necked Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of White-necked Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whnpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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