Mitred Parakeet (Psittacara mitratus)
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Mitred Parakeet

Psittacara mitratus (Tschudi, 1844)

31–38 cmLength249 gWeight

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.

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Peru, United States, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Mitred Parakeet has been recorded at 89 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Peck Rd. Water Conservation ParkUnited States1,067 records
  2. Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia772 records
  3. Los Angeles River – Willow St.United States375 records
More places
  1. Reserva HuemboPeru369 records
  2. Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo HotelPeru361 records
  3. Red-fronted Macaw ReserveBolivia341 records
  4. Machu Picchu Pueblo/Aguas Calientes (Valqui B3.3)Peru269 records
  5. Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina251 records
  6. PP Potrero de YalaArgentina213 records
  7. Santuario Historico Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Ruinas (Valqui B3.2)Peru185 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruUnited StatesBoliviaArgentinaSpain

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 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.

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Questions

How big is the Mitred Parakeet?

The Mitred Parakeet is about 31–38 cm long and weighs around 249 g.

Where does the Mitred Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Peru to northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Peru, United States and Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Mitred Parakeet?

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

Is the Mitred Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Mitred Parakeet as Least Concern.

What does the Mitred Parakeet eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Mitred Parakeet in?

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

At a glance

Length
31–38 cm
Weight
249 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
195 mm
Tail
167 mm
Bill
32 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

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

Range

South America: central Peru to northwestern Argentina

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 frontatusRed-masked ParakeetRed-masked ParakeetPsittacara erythrogenysFinsch's ParakeetFinsch's ParakeetPsittacara finschiWhite-eyed ParakeetWhite-eyed ParakeetPsittacara leucophthalmusCuban ParakeetCuban ParakeetPsittacara euopsHispaniolan ParakeetHispaniolan ParakeetPsittacara chloropterus
Mitred Parakeet

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