3,178 observationsLeast Concern
Blue-crowned Parakeet
Thectocercus acuticaudatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Psittaciformes ›Family: Psittacidae ›Genus: Thectocercus
About
The blue-crowned parakeet, blue-crowned conure, or sharp-tailed conure (Thectocercus acuticaudatus) is a small green Neotropical parrot with a blue head and pale beak native to large parts of South America, from eastern Colombia in the north to northern Argentina in the south. They inhabit savanna-like habitats, woodland and forest margins, but avoid dense humid forest such as the Amazon.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue-crowned Parakeet is Thectocercus acuticaudatus.
- The Blue-crowned Parakeet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Blue-crowned Parakeet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blue-crowned Parakeet belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blue-crowned Parakeet belongs to the class Aves.
- Blue-crowned Parakeet belongs to the order Psittaciformes.
- Blue-crowned Parakeet belongs to the family Psittacidae.
- Blue-crowned Parakeet belongs to the genus Thectocercus.