Saffron-headed parrot  (Gypopsitta pyrilia)

Close up of saffron-headed parrot
Close up of saffron-headed parrot
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Facts

Previously known as: Pionopsitta pyrilia
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyPsittacidae
GenusGypopsitta (1)

Status

Classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List (1) and listed on Appendix II of CITES (2).

Description

Information on the saffron-headed parrot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

Authentication

This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk

References

  1. IUCN Red List (May, 2009)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org/
  2. CITES (May, 2009)
    http://www.cites.org
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