About the Puerto Rican Parakeet
The Puerto Rican parakeet or Puerto Rican conure is an extinct species of parrot that was found on Mona Island and possibly in Puerto Rico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Psittacara maugei |
| Species Codes | purpar2, PRPA, HIPA |
| Conservation | Extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Parakeet belong to?
The Puerto Rican Parakeet (Psittacara maugei) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Parakeet?
The Puerto Rican parakeet or Puerto Rican conure is an extinct species of parrot that was found on Mona Island and possibly in Puerto Rico....
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purpar2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World and African Parrots 183 species
More Birds in Order Psittaciformes
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Quick Stats
Psittaciformes
Order
183
Species in Family
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