Cuban Parakeet (Psittacara euops)
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Cuban Parakeet

Psittacara euops (Wagler, 1832)

22–29 cmLength87 gWeight

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

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Cuba

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Cuba

Cuban Parakeet has been recorded at 13 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Refugio de Fauna BermejaCuba1,003 records
  2. Soplillar – Sabanas de PalpiteCuba289 records
  3. PN Ciénaga de Zapata – Santo TomasCuba255 records
More places
  1. Sierra del Chorillo – Sendero de las AvesCuba199 records
  2. Rancho La BelenCuba175 records
  3. Playa LargaCuba46 records
  4. Zapata – La TurbaCuba29 records
  5. Casa Ana BirdingCuba26 records
  6. Criadero de CocodrilosCuba16 records
  7. PN Cienaga de Zapata – Las SalinasCuba11 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Cuba

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Cuban parakeet (Psittacara euops) 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 Cuba.

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Questions

How big is the Cuban Parakeet?

The Cuban Parakeet is about 22–29 cm long and weighs around 87 g.

Where does the Cuban Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: North America: Cuba. It is most often recorded in Cuba.

When is the best time to see the Cuban Parakeet?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Cuban Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Cuban Parakeet as Vulnerable.

What does the Cuban Parakeet eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Cuban Parakeet in?

It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Length
22–29 cm
Weight
87 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
132 mm
Tail
122 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America: Cuba

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
Genus
Psittacara

Other birds in the genus Psittacara

Green ParakeetGreen ParakeetPsittacara holochlorusSocorro ParakeetSocorro ParakeetPsittacara brevipesPacific ParakeetPacific ParakeetPsittacara strenuusScarlet-fronted ParakeetScarlet-fronted ParakeetPsittacara wagleriCordilleran ParakeetCordilleran ParakeetPsittacara frontatusMitred ParakeetMitred ParakeetPsittacara mitratusRed-masked ParakeetRed-masked ParakeetPsittacara erythrogenysFinsch's ParakeetFinsch's ParakeetPsittacara finschiWhite-eyed ParakeetWhite-eyed ParakeetPsittacara leucophthalmusHispaniolan ParakeetHispaniolan ParakeetPsittacara chloropterus
Cuban Parakeet

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