About the Olive-throated Parakeet
The olive-throated parakeet, also known as the olive-throated conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found from Mexico to Costa Rica and in Jamaica; it has been introduced to the Dominican Republic on Hispaniola.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Eupsittula nana |
| Species Codes | oltpar1, OTPA, JAPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Olive-throated Parakeet belong to?
The Olive-throated Parakeet (Eupsittula nana) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Olive-throated Parakeet?
The Olive-throated Parakeet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Olive-throated Parakeet?
The olive-throated parakeet, also known as the olive-throated conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found from Mexico to Costa Rica and in Jamaica; it has been introduced to the Dominican Republic on Hispani...
Where can I report a Olive-throated Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Olive-throated Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oltpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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