Yellow-chevroned Parakeet

Brotogeris chiriri · Species of bird
Order
Psittaciformes
Codes
yecpar, YCPA

About the Yellow-chevroned Parakeet

The yellow-chevroned parakeet is native to tropical South America south of the Amazon River basin from central Brazil to southern Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina. Caged birds have been released in some areas, and the birds have established self-sustaining populations in Miami, Florida, and Los Angeles. A small population in San Francisco, California that mostly centered around Mission Dolores Park disappeared in the early 2000s. This bird seems to be doing better in its North American feral population than the closely related white-winged parakeet. The species is also established in the downtown area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and in Buenos Aires, Argentina; where it was introduced. The native population in South America continues to do well.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyNew World and African Parrots (Psittacidae)
SpeciesBrotogeris chiriri
Species Codesyecpar, YCPA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Yellow-chevroned Parakeet belong to?

The Yellow-chevroned Parakeet (Brotogeris chiriri) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.

How can I identify the Yellow-chevroned Parakeet?

The yellow-chevroned parakeet is native to tropical South America south of the Amazon River basin from central Brazil to southern Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina. Caged birds have been released in some areas, and the birds have established self-sustaining populations in Miami, Florida, and...

Where can I report a Yellow-chevroned Parakeet sighting?

You can log sightings of Yellow-chevroned Parakeet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yecpar, or on iNaturalist.