About the Cactus Parakeet
The Caatinga parakeet, also called the cactus parakeet and in aviculture the cactus conure, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to eastern Brazil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Eupsittula cactorum |
| Species Codes | cacpar1, CAPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cactus Parakeet belong to?
The Cactus Parakeet (Eupsittula cactorum) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Cactus Parakeet?
The Caatinga parakeet, also called the cactus parakeet and in aviculture the cactus conure, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to eastern Brazil....
Where can I report a Cactus Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Cactus Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cacpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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