Mitred Parakeet
Aratinga mitrata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusAratinga (Aratinga Parakeets)
- SpeciesAratinga mitrata (Mitred Parakeet)
About the Mitred Parakeet
The mitred parakeet (Psittacara mitratus), also known as the mitred conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. It has been introduced to Uruguay and is established there. There are also substantial populations in the US states of California and Florida and smaller numbers in Hawaii.
The mitred parakeet was for a time placed in the genus Aratinga but from about 2013 has been in its present genus Psittacara. Its taxonomy is otherwise unsettled. The International Ornithological Committee (IOC) recognizes these three subspecies:
P. m. chlorogenys (Arndt, 2006) P. m. mitratus (Tschudi, 1844) P. m. tucumanus (Arndt, 2006) The American Ornithological Society (AOS) and the Clements taxonomy recognize a fourth subspecies, P. m. alticola ("Chapman's parakeet"), that Arndt (2006) had suggested as a separate species. Agnolin (2009) called into question the validity of P. m. tucumanus, and BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) does not recognize it or P. m. alticola, assigning only P. m. chlorogenys and P. m. mitratus... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mitred Parakeet in Madidi 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 | |
| 2 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 3 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Everglades National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mitred Parakeet in Madidi National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Mitred Parakeet sighting in Madidi National Park, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mitred Parakeet in Madidi National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Mitred Parakeet in Madidi National Park in our monthly data.