Monk Parakeet
Myiopsitta monachus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
29,0 cm
Peso
114,33333333333333 g
Familia
Psittacidae
Orden
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 29,0 cm | 11.4 in |
| Peso | 114,33333333333333 g | 4.03 oz |
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 40-50 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
5-7
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Psittaciformes (Loros) |
| Familia | Psittacidae (Loros Verdaderos) |
| Genus | Myiopsitta |
| Especies | Myiopsitta monachus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | درة راهبة |
| Chinese | 和尚鸚鵡 |
| French | Conure veuve |
| German | Mönchssittich |
| Indonesian | Betet-biara |
| Japanese | オキナインコ |
| Portuguese | Caturrita |
| Russian | Калита |
| Vietnamese | Vẹt thầy tu đuôi dài |
Distribution
Monk Parakeet has been recorded in 23 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Monk Parakeet endangered?
The Monk Parakeet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Monk Parakeet nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 40-50 days.
How big is the Monk Parakeet?
The Monk Parakeet has a wingspan of 29.0 cm, weight of 114.33333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Monk Parakeet belong to?
The Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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