About the Carolina Parakeet
The Carolina parakeet, or Carolina conure, is an extinct species of small green neotropical parrot with a bright yellow head, reddish orange face, and pale beak that was native to the Eastern, Midwest, and Plains States of the United States. It was the only indigenous parrot within its range, and one of only three parrot species native to the United States. The others are the thick-billed parrot, now extirpated; and the green parakeet, still present in Texas. A fourth parrot species, the red-crowned amazon, is debated.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Conuropsis carolinensis |
| Species Codes | carpar, CAPA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Carolina Parakeet belong to?
The Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Carolina Parakeet?
The Carolina parakeet, or Carolina conure, is an extinct species of small green neotropical parrot with a bright yellow head, reddish orange face, and pale beak that was native to the Eastern, Midwest, and Plains States of the United States. It was the only indigenous parrot within its range, and on...
Where can I report a Carolina Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Carolina Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code carpar, or on iNaturalist.
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