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Cliff Parakeet
Myiopsitta luchsi (Finsch, 1868)
30 cmLength120 gWeight
The cliff parakeet (Myiopsitta luchsi) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The cliff parakeet (Myiopsitta luchsi) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Bolivia.
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Questions
How big is the Cliff Parakeet?
The Cliff Parakeet is about 30 cm long and weighs around 120 g.
Where does the Cliff Parakeet live?
Its breeding range: South America: central Bolivia.
Is the Cliff Parakeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Cliff Parakeet as Near Threatened.
What does the Cliff Parakeet eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Cliff Parakeet in?
It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 30 cm
- Weight
- 120 g
- Habitat
- Towns & farmland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 150 mm
- Tail
- 161 mm
- Bill
- 23 mm
- Tarsus
- 15 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: central Bolivia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
- Genus
- Myiopsitta
Other birds in the genus Myiopsitta
Monk ParakeetMyiopsitta monachus
Grey ParrotPsittacus erithacus
Timneh ParrotPsittacus timneh
Red-fronted ParrotPoicephalus gulielmi
Yellow-fronted ParrotPoicephalus flavifrons
Brown-necked ParrotPoicephalus fuscicollis
Cape ParrotPoicephalus robustus
Meyer's ParrotPoicephalus meyeri
Rüppell's ParrotPoicephalus rueppellii
Brown-headed ParrotPoicephalus cryptoxanthus
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