About the White-eyed Parakeet
The white-eyed parakeet, known in aviculture as white-eyed conure, is a species of bird in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and also on Trinidad.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Psittacara leucophthalmus |
| Species Codes | whepar2, WEPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-eyed Parakeet belong to?
The White-eyed Parakeet (Psittacara leucophthalmus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the White-eyed Parakeet?
The white-eyed parakeet, known in aviculture as white-eyed conure, is a species of bird in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and also on Trinidad....
Where can I report a White-eyed Parakeet sighting?
You can log sightings of White-eyed Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whepar2, or on iNaturalist.
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