Golden-capped Parakeet (Aratinga auricapillus)
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Golden-capped Parakeet

Aratinga auricapillus (Kuhl, 1820)

130 gWeight

The golden-capped parakeet (Aratinga auricapillus) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae endemic to Brazil.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Golden-capped Parakeet has been recorded at 18 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PN de Boa Nova – Mata do CharmeBrazil228 records
  2. RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil211 records
  3. Jaboticabal – Campus da UNESPBrazil182 records
More places
  1. Jardim Botânico do Rio de JaneiroBrazil167 records
  2. Monte Alegre do Sul – Pousada da FazendaBrazil123 records
  3. Porto Seguro – RPPN Estação VeracelBrazil106 records
  4. PN Serra da CanastraBrazil88 records
  5. Santo André – Parque CentralBrazil42 records
  6. PE da Lapa GrandeBrazil4 records
  7. Parque Natural Municipal Bosque da BarraBrazil3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

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 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.

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Questions

How big is the Golden-capped Parakeet?

The Golden-capped Parakeet weighs around 130 g.

Where does the Golden-capped Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Golden-capped Parakeet?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Golden-capped Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Golden-capped Parakeet as Least Concern.

What does the Golden-capped Parakeet eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Golden-capped Parakeet in?

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

At a glance

Weight
130 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
154 mm
Tail
135 mm
Bill
29 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

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

Other birds in the genus Aratinga

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Golden-capped Parakeet

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