About the Barred Parakeet
The barred parakeet, also known as the lineolated parakeet or the Catherine parakeet, is a small psittaciforme bird found in the highland forests of tropical Latin America. Its plumage is mostly green, with multiple black or dark green stripes and bars and a pale, peach-colored bill. The darker stripes vary in prominence and intensity between the two subspecies. Several color mutations (morphs) are available in aviculture, as it has become a popular captive bird species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Bolborhynchus lineola |
| Species Codes | barpar1, BAPA |
| Conservation | Appendix II |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Barred Parakeet belong to?
The Barred Parakeet (Bolborhynchus lineola) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Barred Parakeet?
The barred parakeet, also known as the lineolated parakeet or the Catherine parakeet, is a small psittaciforme bird found in the highland forests of tropical Latin America. Its plumage is mostly green, with multiple black or dark green stripes and bars and a pale, peach-colored bill. The darker stri...
Where can I report a Barred Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Barred Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code barpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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