Cuban Parakeet
NameCuban Parakeet
Common NameCuban Parakeet
Scientific NamePsittacara euops
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)90
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage covers the body, with scattered small red spots on the head, neck, and upper breast. The underwing coverts are red, which is particularly noticeable in flight. It has a bare, whitish eye-ring and a pale, horn-colored bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, harsh, and screeching calls, often given in flight or when perched in flocks. Their vocalizations are typically noisy and can be quite piercing.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeThe Cuban Parakeet is endemic to Cuba, where it is found in scattered, fragmented populations across the island, primarily in remaining forested areas and sometimes in cultivated lands or urban parks.
Identifying Featuresbright green plumage, red spots on head and neck, pale eye-ring, pale, horn-colored bill, red underwing coverts (visible in flight)
Description
The Cuban Parakeet is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot endemic to Cuba. It is characterized by small red spots scattered on its head and neck, a pale eye-ring, and a pale, horn-colored bill. These social birds are often found in flocks, foraging for food in forests and cultivated areas.
