Layard's Parakeet

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Layard's Parakeet (<em>Psittacula calthrapae</em>) is a species of Old World Parrots (<em>Psittaculidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Layard's Parakeet (Psittacula calthrapae) is a species of Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Psittacula; binomial: Psittacula calthrapae; authority: (Blyth, 1849).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change Psittacula calthropae to Psittacula calthrapae. Original spelling (H&M 4: 374).

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