White-eyed Parakeet (Psittacara leucophthalmus)
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White-eyed Parakeet

Psittacara leucophthalmus (Müller, PLS, 1776)

158 gWeight

The white-eyed parakeet (Psittacara leucophthalmus), known in aviculture as white-eyed conure, is a species of bird in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

White-eyed Parakeet has been recorded at 370 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 16 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurArgentina4,088 records
  2. Carapicuíba – Condomínio Palos VerdesBrazil3,496 records
  3. Floresta Estadual Edmundo Navarro de AndradeBrazil1,247 records
More places
  1. Rio Claro – Campus da UNESPBrazil1,232 records
  2. Poconé – Pousada PiuvalBrazil929 records
  3. Manu BiolodgePeru904 records
  4. WildSumaco LodgeEcuador818 records
  5. PN Iguazú – Área CataratasArgentina772 records
  6. Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil759 records
  7. Botucatu – DemétriaBrazil743 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilArgentinaPeruEcuadorBoliviaParaguayVenezuelaUruguay

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 white-eyed parakeet (Psittacara leucophthalmus), known in aviculture as white-eyed conure, is a species of bird in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and also on Trinidad.

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Questions

How big is the White-eyed Parakeet?

The White-eyed Parakeet weighs around 158 g.

Where does the White-eyed Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: South America: Amazonia and south-central. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Peru.

When is the best time to see the White-eyed Parakeet?

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

Is the White-eyed Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-eyed Parakeet as Least Concern.

What does the White-eyed Parakeet eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the White-eyed Parakeet in?

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

At a glance

Weight
158 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
172 mm
Tail
146 mm
Bill
26 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

South America: Amazonia and south-central

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

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White-eyed Parakeet

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