About the Green Parakeet
The green parakeet, green conure, or Mexican green conure is a New World parrot. As defined by the International Ornithological Committee (IOC), it is native to Mexico and southern Texas in the Rio Grande Valley.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Psittacara holochlorus |
| Species Codes | grnpar, GREP, GRPA, GTPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green Parakeet belong to?
The Green Parakeet (Psittacara holochlorus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Green Parakeet?
The green parakeet, green conure, or Mexican green conure is a New World parrot. As defined by the International Ornithological Committee (IOC), it is native to Mexico and southern Texas in the Rio Grande Valley....
Where can I report a Green Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Green Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grnpar, or on iNaturalist.
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