Perija Parakeet
Perija Parakeet (<em>Pyrrhura caeruleiceps</em>) is a species of African &amp; New World Parrots (<em>Psittacidae</em>) in the order Parrots.
Overview
Perija Parakeet (Pyrrhura caeruleiceps) is a species of African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae) in the order Parrots.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Pyrrhura; binomial: Pyrrhura caeruleiceps; authority: Todd, 1947.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Includes pantchenkoi (Joseph 2000; Forshaw 2006). Perija Parakeet Pyrrhura caeruleiceps is split from Painted Parakeet P. picta to align with AviList v2025.
