About the Golden-capped Parakeet
The golden-capped parakeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, dry savanna, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss. The A. auricapillus is a good biological indicator because of its vulnerability, high detectability as well as its sensitivity to forest fragmentation.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Aratinga auricapillus |
| Species Codes | gocpar2, GCPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-capped Parakeet belong to?
The Golden-capped Parakeet (Aratinga auricapillus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Golden-capped Parakeet?
The golden-capped parakeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, dry savanna, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss. The A. auricapillus is a good biol...
Where can I report a Golden-capped Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-capped Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gocpar2, or on iNaturalist.
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