Grey-cheeked Parakeet
Brotogeris pyrrhoptera
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
23.4 cm
Weight
64.0 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Grey-cheeked Parakeet (Brotogeris pyrrhoptera) is a bird species in the family Psittacidae (true parrots), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.4 cm and a weight of 64 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm | 9.2 in |
| Weight | 64.0 g | 2.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Fledging: 42 days.
Clutch Size
4-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Brotogeris |
| Species | Brotogeris pyrrhoptera |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Toui flamboyant |
| German | Feuerflügelsittich |
| Japanese | ワタボウシミドリインコ |
| Portuguese | Periquito-de-bochecha-cinza |
| Russian | Серощёкий тонкоклювый попугай |
Distribution
Grey-cheeked Parakeet has been recorded in 3 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Grey-cheeked Parakeet endangered?
The Grey-cheeked Parakeet has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Grey-cheeked Parakeet nest?
Nest type: CV. Fledging: 42 days.
How big is the Grey-cheeked Parakeet?
The Grey-cheeked Parakeet has a wingspan of 23.4 cm, weight of 64.0 g.
What order and family does the Grey-cheeked Parakeet belong to?
The Grey-cheeked Parakeet (Brotogeris pyrrhoptera) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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