About the Pacific Parakeet
The Pacific parakeet, known as Pacific conure or Nicaraguan green conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in southern Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Psittacara strenuus |
| Species Codes | pacpar1, PACP, GRPA, PAPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pacific Parakeet belong to?
The Pacific Parakeet (Psittacara strenuus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Pacific Parakeet?
The Pacific parakeet, known as Pacific conure or Nicaraguan green conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in southern Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua....
Where can I report a Pacific Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of Pacific Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pacpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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