Princess Parrot
Polytelis alexandrae
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
36.7 cm
Weight
103.7 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.7 cm | 14.4 in |
| Weight | 103.7 g | 3.66 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 21 days.
Clutch Size
4-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Polytelis |
| Species | Polytelis alexandrae |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء أميرة ويلز |
| Chinese | 公主鹦鹉 |
| French | Perruche d'Alexandra |
| German | Alexandrasittich |
| Japanese | テンニョインコ |
| Russian | Роскошный попугай Александры |
Distribution
Princess Parrot has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Princess Parrot endangered?
The Princess Parrot has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Princess Parrot nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 21 days.
How big is the Princess Parrot?
The Princess Parrot has a wingspan of 36.7 cm, weight of 103.7 g.
What order and family does the Princess Parrot belong to?
The Princess Parrot (Polytelis alexandrae) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
Similar Birds
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Vulnerable
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
Biak Lorikeet
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Vulnerable
Bismarck Hanging-parrot
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Least Concern
Black-billed Hanging Parrot
Loriculus bonapartei
Not Evaluated