About the Mitred Parakeet
The mitred parakeet, also known as the mitred conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. It has been introduced to Uruguay and is established there. There are also substantial populations in the US states of California and Florida and smaller numbers in Hawaii.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Psittacara mitratus |
| Species Codes | mitpar, MIPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mitred Parakeet belong to?
The Mitred Parakeet (Psittacara mitratus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Mitred Parakeet?
The mitred parakeet, also known as the mitred conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. It has been introduced to Uruguay and is established there. There are also substant...
Where can I report a Mitred Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Mitred Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mitpar, or on iNaturalist.
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