About the Black-capped Parakeet
The black-capped parakeet, also known as the black-capped conure or rock conure in aviculture, is a parrot native to the south-western Amazon Basin and adjacent east Andean slopes in Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. It has a total length of approximately 25 cm. It is mostly green with off white scalloping on the hindneck and breast and red primary coverts.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pyrrhura rupicola |
| Species Codes | blcpar1, BCPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-capped Parakeet belong to?
The Black-capped Parakeet (Pyrrhura rupicola) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Black-capped Parakeet?
The black-capped parakeet, also known as the black-capped conure or rock conure in aviculture, is a parrot native to the south-western Amazon Basin and adjacent east Andean slopes in Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. It has a total length of approximately 25 cm. It is mostly green with off white scalloping ...
Where can I report a Black-capped Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-capped Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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