About the Hispaniolan Parakeet
The Hispaniolan parakeet is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti. In the former country it is called "perico" and in the latter "perruche".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Psittacara chloropterus |
| Species Codes | hispar, HIPA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hispaniolan Parakeet belong to?
The Hispaniolan Parakeet (Psittacara chloropterus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Hispaniolan Parakeet?
The Hispaniolan Parakeet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Hispaniolan Parakeet?
The Hispaniolan parakeet is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti. In the former country it is called \"perico\" and in the latter \"per...
Where can I report a Hispaniolan Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Hispaniolan Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hispar, or on iNaturalist.
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