Maroon-tailed Parakeet
Pyrrhura melanura
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- African and New World Parrots (Psittacidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The maroon-tailed parakeet (Pyrrhura melanura) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Maroon-tailed parakeet
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
