Red-capped Parrot
Purpureicephalus spurius
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Least Concern
Wingspan
30.9 cm
Weight
123.0 g
Family
Psittaculidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.9 cm | 12.2 in |
| Weight | 123.0 g | 4.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Clutch Size
4-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets) |
| Genus | Purpureicephalus |
| Species | Purpureicephalus spurius |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 红顶鹦鹉 |
| French | Perruche à tête pourpre |
| German | Kappensittich |
| Japanese | ユーカリインコ |
| Portuguese | periquito-cabeça-púrpura |
| Russian | Красношапочный попугай |
Distribution
Red-capped Parrot has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red-capped Parrot endangered?
The Red-capped Parrot has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-capped Parrot nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Red-capped Parrot?
The Red-capped Parrot has a wingspan of 30.9 cm, weight of 123.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-capped Parrot belong to?
The Red-capped Parrot (Purpureicephalus spurius) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.
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