Mountain Parakeet
Psilopsiagon aurifrons
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Least Concern
Wingspan
18.5 cm
Weight
38.85 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Mountain Parakeet (Psilopsiagon aurifrons) is a bird species in the family Psittacidae (true parrots), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.5 cm and a weight of 38.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.5 cm | 7.3 in |
| Weight | 38.85 g | 1.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 56 days.
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Psilopsiagon |
| Species | Psilopsiagon aurifrons |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Toui à bandeau jaune |
| German | Zitronensittich |
| Japanese | シトロンインコ |
| Russian | Желтолобый толстоклювый попугай |
Distribution
Mountain Parakeet has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mountain Parakeet endangered?
The Mountain Parakeet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mountain Parakeet nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 23 days. Fledging: 56 days.
How big is the Mountain Parakeet?
The Mountain Parakeet has a wingspan of 18.5 cm, weight of 38.85 g.
What order and family does the Mountain Parakeet belong to?
The Mountain Parakeet (Psilopsiagon aurifrons) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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