Hispaniolan parakeet

Psittacara chloropterus

The Hispaniolan parakeet (Psittacara chloropterus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.

Family: Psittacidae Order: parrot Conservation: Vulnerable
Hispaniolan parakeet

About the Hispaniolan parakeet

The Hispaniolan parakeet (Psittacara chloropterus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti. In the former country it is called "perico" and in the latter "perruche".

Fun Facts About Hispaniolan parakeet

  • The Hispaniolan parakeet (Psittacara chloropterus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
  • It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Conservation Status

The Hispaniolan parakeet is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderparrot
FamilyPsittacidae
GenusPsittacara
SpeciesPsittacara chloropterus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Hispaniolan parakeet

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Related Species

Other species in the Psittacidae family: