Nicobar Parakeet
Psittacula caniceps
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
42.4 cm
Weight
224.0 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Nicobar Parakeet (Psittacula caniceps) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.4 cm and a weight of 224 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 42.4 cm | 16.7 in |
| Weight | 224.0 g | 7.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Psittacula |
| Species | Psittacula caniceps |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 尼可巴達摩鸚鵡 |
| French | Perruche des Nicobar |
| Japanese | アオムネオオダルマインコ |
| Portuguese | periquito-de-nicobar |
| Russian | Сероголовый кольчатый попугай |
Distribution
Nicobar Parakeet has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Nicobar Parakeet endangered?
The Nicobar Parakeet has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Nicobar Parakeet?
The Nicobar Parakeet has a wingspan of 42.4 cm, weight of 224.0 g.
What order and family does the Nicobar Parakeet belong to?
The Nicobar Parakeet (Psittacula caniceps) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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