Mitred Parakeet

Aratinga mitrata

Summary 2

The Mitred Parakeet (Psittacara mitrata), also known as the Mitred Conure in aviculture, is a species of green and red parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is native to the forests and woodlands in the Andes from north-central Peru, south through Bolivia, to north-western Argentina, with introduced populations in California, Florida and Hawaii. It may constitute a cryptic species complex.

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Taxonomy:family Psittacidae