Andean Parakeet
Bolborhynchus orbygnesius
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Least Concern
Wingspan
21.3 cm
Weight
42.9 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
About
The Andean Parakeet is a small parrot with a 21.3 cm wingspan, weighing around 43 grams. It inhabits open shrubby highlands and puna grasslands across the central Andes. It moves in noisy flocks, foraging for seeds and plant material in high-altitude habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.3 cm | 8.4 in |
| Weight | 42.9 g | 1.51 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Bolborhynchus |
| Species | Bolborhynchus orbygnesius |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Toui de d'Orbigny |
| German | Andensittich |
| Japanese | クネンボインコ |
| Portuguese | periquito-andino |
Distribution
Andean Parakeet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Andean Parakeet endangered?
The Andean Parakeet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andean Parakeet nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Andean Parakeet?
The Andean Parakeet has a wingspan of 21.3 cm, weight of 42.9 g.
What order and family does the Andean Parakeet belong to?
The Andean Parakeet (Bolborhynchus orbygnesius) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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