Papuan King-parrot
Alisterus chloropterus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
36.8 cm
Weight
164.0 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Papuan King-parrot (Alisterus chloropterus) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.8 cm and a weight of 164 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.8 cm | 14.5 in |
| Weight | 164.0 g | 5.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Alisterus |
| Species | Alisterus chloropterus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Perruche à ailes vertes |
| Indonesian | nuri-raja sayap-kuning |
| Japanese | キガタキンショウジョウインコ |
| Portuguese | periquito-rei-de-asa-verde |
| Russian | Желтоплечий королевский попугай |
| Thai | นกแก้วคิงปากัว |
Distribution
Papuan King-parrot has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Papuan King-parrot endangered?
The Papuan King-parrot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Papuan King-parrot?
The Papuan King-parrot has a wingspan of 36.8 cm, weight of 164.0 g.
What order and family does the Papuan King-parrot belong to?
The Papuan King-parrot (Alisterus chloropterus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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