Horned Parakeet
Eunymphicus cornutus
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
30.9 cm
Weight
140.66666666666666 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Horned Parakeet (Eunymphicus cornutus) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.9 cm and a weight of 140.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.9 cm | 12.2 in |
| Weight | 140.66666666666666 g | 4.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Eunymphicus |
| Species | Eunymphicus cornutus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 獨角鸚鵡 |
| French | Perruche cornue |
| German | Hornsittich |
| Japanese | ヘイワインコ |
| Portuguese | periquito-de-chifres |
| Russian | Рогатый попугай |
Distribution
Horned Parakeet has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Horned Parakeet endangered?
The Horned Parakeet has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Horned Parakeet nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 21-22 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
How big is the Horned Parakeet?
The Horned Parakeet has a wingspan of 30.9 cm, weight of 140.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Horned Parakeet belong to?
The Horned Parakeet (Eunymphicus cornutus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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