Pyrrhura

Blaulatzsittich ( Pyrrhura cruentata )

Rotschwanzsittiche ( Pyrrhura ) are a genus of Neuweltpapageien of the subfamily of authentics parrots ( Psittacidae ).

The distribution of Rotschwanzsittiche which includes tropical and subtropical South America and extends north into southern Central America. Most species are forest dwellers.

Species

The exact number of species or subspecies is currently no consensus in science.

  • Blaulatzsittich ( Pyrrhura cruentata )
  • Brown -eared parrot ( Pyrrhura frontalis)
  • Brown Chest Parakeet ( Pyrrhura calliptera )
  • Bolivia Rotschwanzsittich ( Pyrrhura devillei )
  • Rotbauchsittich ( Pyrrhura perlata )
  • Blausteissittich ( Pyrrhura lepida )
  • Green -cheeked ( Pyrrhura molinae )
  • Rotzügelsittich ( Pyrrhura picta) Pyrrhura picta emma
  • Pyrrhura picta iron manni
  • Pyrrhura picta caeruleiceps
  • Jaraquiel Parakeet ( Pyrrhura picta subandina )
  • Pyrrhura amazonum snethlageae
  • Pyrrhura roseifrons peruviana

Used literature

  • Franz Robiller (2001 ): Handbook of Bird Care. Parrots Vol 3 Stuttgart
  • Thomas Arndt (1996-2007): LEXICON OF PARROTS
  • Thomas Arndt (1983 ): Aratingas, Volume 4 - Rotschwanzsittich - Pyrrhura
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