Golden-capped Parakeet
Aratinga auricapillus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusAratinga (Aratinga Parakeets)
- SpeciesAratinga auricapillus (Golden-capped Parakeet)
About the Golden-capped Parakeet
The golden-capped parakeet (Aratinga auricapillus) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, dry savanna, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss. The A. auricapillus is a good biological indicator because of its vulnerability, high detectability as well as its sensitivity to forest fragmentation.
It is 30 cm (12 in) long and mostly green with a black beak, white eyerings, orange-red belly, and red face fading to yellow over the crown. Juvenile members of the A. auricapillus group develop their yellow head markings and red coloration on the lower body in adulthood. The approximate weight for golden-capped parakeets is 4.9-5.25 oz.
The Aratinga genus name was created to describe medium to small south American conures and parrots. As such, alongside its common name as the golden-capped parakeet, it is also called the golden-capped conure. Within the A. solstitialis species group, the golden-capped parakeet is the only member considered to be polytypic: A. auricapillus is said to contain the subspecies A. a. aurifrons... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Golden-capped Parakeet in Serra da Canastra 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 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Golden-capped Parakeet in Serra da Canastra National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Golden-capped Parakeet sighting in Serra da Canastra National Park, based on 218 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Golden-capped Parakeet in Serra da Canastra National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Golden-capped Parakeet in Serra da Canastra National Park in our monthly data.