About the Golden Parakeet
The golden parakeet, golden conure, or Queen of Bavaria conure is a medium-sized golden-yellow Neotropical parrot native to the Amazon Basin of interior northern Brazil. It is the only species placed in the genus Guaruba.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Guaruba guarouba |
| Species Codes | golpar3, GOPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden Parakeet belong to?
The Golden Parakeet (Guaruba guarouba) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Golden Parakeet?
The golden parakeet, golden conure, or Queen of Bavaria conure is a medium-sized golden-yellow Neotropical parrot native to the Amazon Basin of interior northern Brazil. It is the only species placed in the genus Guaruba....
Where can I report a Golden Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code golpar3, or on iNaturalist.
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