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Papagayos, loros y pericos

Nivel de destreza

1

Año

2012

Version

09.11.2025

Autoridad de aprobación

División Sudamericana

1. ¿A qué orden pertenecen las familias de los papagayos, loros y periquitos? ¿Cuáles son las principales características que diferencian a este orden de las demás aves?

2. Dar el nombre de 15 especies de papagayos, loros y periquitos comunes en su país, y ser capaz de identificarlos al aire libre, en cautiverio o en fotos.

3.

Where do macaws, parrots and parakeets build their nests?

4.

What characteristics from these birds grabs attention and makes them good pets? Which of these birds are the most common in your country?

5.

What are the biggest threats faced by macaws, parrots and parakeets? Mention four species that are endangered.

6.

Choose one of the species that is endangered and mention:

a.

Common name and scientific name

b.

Habitat and geographical distribution

c.

What it eats

d.

Main threats

e.

Strategies for conservation

7.

Choose one of the species that is not endangered and mention:

a.

Common name and scientific name

b.

Habitat and geographical distribution

c.

What it eats

8.

Where is it possible to buy a macaw, parrot or parakeet legally? Why is it not recommended to buy animals that have no legal origin?