Golden-shouldered Parrot
Psephotellus chrysopterygius
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Endangered
Wingspan
21.6 cm
Weight
42.05 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.6 cm | 8.5 in |
| Weight | 42.05 g | 1.48 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Psephotellus |
| Species | Psephotellus chrysopterygius |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء ذهبي الكتفين |
| Chinese | 金肩鸚鵡 |
| French | Perruche à ailes d'or |
| Japanese | キビタイヒスイインコ |
| Portuguese | periquito-de-asas-douradas |
| Russian | Золотоплечий плоскохвостый попугай |
| Spanish | Perico aligualdo |
| Vietnamese | Psephotus chrysopterygius |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Golden-shouldered Parrot endangered?
The Golden-shouldered Parrot has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Golden-shouldered Parrot nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Golden-shouldered Parrot?
The Golden-shouldered Parrot has a wingspan of 21.6 cm, weight of 42.05 g.
What order and family does the Golden-shouldered Parrot belong to?
The Golden-shouldered Parrot (Psephotellus chrysopterygius) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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