Caica parrot
The caica parrot (Pyrilia caica) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It was formerly placed in Pionopsitta which is now monotypic. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
| Caica parrot | |
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| Caica Parrot at Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Psittaciformes |
| Family: | Psittacidae |
| Genus: | Pyrilia |
| Species: | P. caica |
| Binomial name | |
| Pyrilia caica (Latham, 1790) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Pionopsitta caica | |
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Pyrilia caica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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