Hispaniolan Parakeet
Psittacara chloropterus
Conservation Status
VulnerableAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The Hispaniolan parakeet is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti. In the former country it is called "perico" and in the latter "perruche".
Fun Fact
In the former country it is called "perico" and in the latter "perruche".
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits a wide variety of landscapes including lowland and montane forest, savanna, open woodlands, secondary forest, croplands, and urban centers such as Santo Domingo.
Diet
Feed on fig (Ficus) fruits and reported to feed on fruits, seeds, and flowers of a variety of other plants and trees.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change