Gray-hooded Parakeet
Psilopsiagon aymara
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusPsilopsiagon (Southern Montane Parakeets)
- SpeciesPsilopsiagon aymara (Gray-hooded Parakeet)
About the Gray-hooded Parakeet
The grey-hooded parakeet (Psilopsiagon aymara), also known as the Aymara parakeet or Sierra parakeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in northwestern Argentina and Bolivia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
The grey-hooded parakeet is a small, slender parakeet growing to a length of about 20 cm (8 in). The upper parts are green and the flanks and underwing coverts are greenish-yellow. The forehead and crown are brownish-grey, and the chin, throat and breast are whitish-grey, sometimes with a bluish tinge at the side of the breast. The belly is green with a bluish tinge. The upper side of the long, narrow, pointed tail is green and the underside is grey. The beak is flesh-coloured, the iris is brown and the legs and feet are brownish-grey. The sexes are similar in appearance, but the male often has a more vivid grey breast, and immature birds have shorter tails.
The grey-hooded parakeet is native to the eastern Andes of Bolivia and northern Argentina, as well as the sierras de Córdoba. It is a bird of arid shrubby or wooded habitats, wooded ravines, and dense shrubby areas... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gray-hooded Parakeet in Amboró National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gray-hooded Parakeet in Amboró National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Gray-hooded Parakeet sighting in Amboró National Park, based on 29 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gray-hooded Parakeet in Amboró National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Gray-hooded Parakeet in Amboró National Park in our monthly data.