About the Red-masked Parakeet
The red-masked parakeet is a medium-sized parrot from Ecuador and Peru. It is popular as a pet and are better known in aviculture as the cherry-headed conure or the red-headed conure. They are also considered the best talkers of all the conures.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Psittacara erythrogenys |
| Species Codes | rempar, RMPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-masked Parakeet belong to?
The Red-masked Parakeet (Psittacara erythrogenys) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Red-masked Parakeet?
The Red-masked Parakeet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Red-masked Parakeet?
The red-masked parakeet is a medium-sized parrot from Ecuador and Peru. It is popular as a pet and are better known in aviculture as the cherry-headed conure or the red-headed conure. They are also considered the best talkers of all the conures....
Where can I report a Red-masked Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-masked Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rempar, or on iNaturalist.
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