Lord Derby's Parakeet
Psittacula derbiana
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Least Concern
Wingspan
42.6 cm
Weight
251.0 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Lord Derby's Parakeet (Psittacula derbiana) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42.6 cm and a weight of 251 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 42.6 cm | 16.8 in |
| Weight | 251.0 g | 8.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Psittacula |
| Species | Psittacula derbiana |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 大紫胸鹦鹉 |
| French | Perruche de Derby |
| German | Chinasittich |
| Japanese | オオダルマインコ |
| Portuguese | periquito-da-china |
| Russian | Китайский кольчатый попугай |
Distribution
Lord Derby's Parakeet has been recorded in 6 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lord Derby's Parakeet endangered?
The Lord Derby's Parakeet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lord Derby's Parakeet nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Lord Derby's Parakeet?
The Lord Derby's Parakeet has a wingspan of 42.6 cm, weight of 251.0 g.
What order and family does the Lord Derby's Parakeet belong to?
The Lord Derby's Parakeet (Psittacula derbiana) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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