About the Jandaya Parakeet
The jandaya parakeet, or jenday conure, is a small Neotropical parrot with green wings and tail, reddish-orange body, yellow head and neck, orange cheeks, and black bill, native to wooded habitats in northeastern Brazil. It is a member of the Aratinga solstitialis complex of parakeets very closely related to, and possibly subspecies of the sun conure.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Aratinga jandaya |
| Species Codes | janpar1, JAPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jandaya Parakeet belong to?
The Jandaya Parakeet (Aratinga jandaya) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Jandaya Parakeet?
The jandaya parakeet, or jenday conure, is a small Neotropical parrot with green wings and tail, reddish-orange body, yellow head and neck, orange cheeks, and black bill, native to wooded habitats in northeastern Brazil. It is a member of the Aratinga solstitialis complex of parakeets very closely r...
Where can I report a Jandaya Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Jandaya Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code janpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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