Andensittich
Bolborhynchus orbygnesius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="bolborhynchus-orbygnesius"></birdfyi-bird>The Andensittich (Bolborhynchus orbygnesius) is a bird species in the family Psittacidae (eigentliche papageien), within the order Psittaciformes (papageien). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.3 cm and a weight of 42.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Andean Parakeet is a small parrot with a 21.3 cm wingspan, weighing around 43 grams. It inhabits open shrubby highlands and puna grasslands across the central Andes. It moves in noisy flocks, foraging for seeds and plant material in high-altitude habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 21,3 cm | 8.4 in |
| Gewicht | 42,9 g | 1.51 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Psittaciformes (Papageien) |
| Familie | Psittacidae (Eigentliche Papageien) |
| Genus | Bolborhynchus |
| Arten | Bolborhynchus orbygnesius |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Toui de d'Orbigny |
| German | Andensittich |
| Japanese | クネンボインコ |
| Portuguese | periquito-andino |
Distribution
Andensittich has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Psittacidae family