About the Gray-hooded Parakeet
The grey-hooded parakeet, also known as the Aymara parakeet or Sierra parakeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in northwestern Argentina and Bolivia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Psilopsiagon aymara |
| Species Codes | gyhpar1, GHPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-hooded Parakeet belong to?
The Gray-hooded Parakeet (Psilopsiagon aymara) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Gray-hooded Parakeet?
The grey-hooded parakeet, also known as the Aymara parakeet or Sierra parakeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in northwestern Argentina and Bolivia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland....
Where can I report a Gray-hooded Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-hooded Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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