About the Brown-throated Parakeet
The brown-throated parakeet, also known as the St. Thomas conure or brown-throated conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, the northern mainland of South America, and islands off the South American coast.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Eupsittula pertinax |
| Species Codes | brtpar1, BTPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-throated Parakeet belong to?
The Brown-throated Parakeet (Eupsittula pertinax) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Brown-throated Parakeet?
The brown-throated parakeet, also known as the St. Thomas conure or brown-throated conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, the northern mainland of South America, and islands o...
Where can I report a Brown-throated Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-throated Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brtpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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