Hispaniolan Parakeet
NameHispaniolan Parakeet
Common NameHispaniolan Parakeet
Scientific NamePsittacara chloropterus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)170
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage, slightly paler on the underparts. It has a distinctive small red patch on the bend of the wing and a prominent white bare eye-ring. The bill is a pale pinkish-horn color.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, harsh, and screeching calls, often given in flight or while perched in groups. Their vocalizations are typical of many parakeet species.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Hispaniola, which includes the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Historically more widespread, its range is now fragmented.
Identifying FeaturesBright green plumage, White eye-ring, Pinkish-horn colored bill, Small red patch on wing bend, Long, pointed tail
Description
The Hispaniolan Parakeet is a medium-sized, vibrant green parrot endemic to the island of Hispaniola. It is often seen in flocks, flying swiftly through the canopy or foraging for fruits and seeds in trees.
