Hispaniolan Parakeet (Psittacara chloropterus)
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Hispaniolan Parakeet

Psittacara chloropterus Souancé, 1856

30–33 cmLength146 gWeight

The Hispaniolan parakeet (Psittacara chloropterus) 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: Dominican Republic, Haiti, United States

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Hispaniolan Parakeet has been recorded at 18 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Jardín Botánico NacionalDominican Republic869 records
  2. Rabo de GatoDominican Republic356 records
  3. ZapoténDominican Republic43 records
More places
  1. Paraíso Caño HondoDominican Republic16 records
  2. Trou CaïmanHaiti12 records
  3. P. N. Los HaitisesDominican Republic8 records
  4. Rancho BaiguateDominican Republic7 records
  5. Reserva Científica Ebano VerdeDominican Republic5 records
  6. P.N. de la VisiteHaiti3 records
  7. Laguna OviedoDominican Republic3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Dominican RepublicHaitiUnited States

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 Hispaniolan parakeet (Psittacara chloropterus) 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 Hispaniola which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti. In the former country it is called "perico" and in the latter "perruche".

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Questions

How big is the Hispaniolan Parakeet?

The Hispaniolan Parakeet is about 30–33 cm long and weighs around 146 g.

Where does the Hispaniolan Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: North America: Hispaniola. It is most often recorded in Dominican Republic, Haiti and United States.

When is the best time to see the Hispaniolan Parakeet?

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

Is the Hispaniolan Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Hispaniolan Parakeet as Vulnerable.

What does the Hispaniolan Parakeet eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Hispaniolan Parakeet in?

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

At a glance

Length
30–33 cm
Weight
146 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
171 mm
Tail
134 mm
Bill
28 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

North America: Hispaniola

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 leucophthalmusCuban ParakeetCuban ParakeetPsittacara euops
Hispaniolan Parakeet

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