red-masked parakeet
(Aratinga erythrogenys)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Aratinga erythrogenys is native to South America. Red-masked parakeets were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
A. erythrogenys plumage is primarily green in color with red feathers on the cheeks and forecrown. The underpart of the body is more yellow in color. Adult A. erythrogenys are 12.8 in (33 cm) in length and weigh 5.8-7 oz (165-200 g). Red-masked parakeet diet includes fruits and flowers. A. erythrogenys are found in small social groups and large communal flocks outside of breeding season. Females lay 3-4 eggs per clutch. Incubation averages 24 days with another 7-9 weeks until hatchlings fledge from the nest.
Distribution
Red-masked parakeets are found in Florida, Hawaii, California, and El Yunque rainforest in Puerto Rico.
Control Efforts
The effects of A. erythrogenys on native species is unknown.
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/red-masked-conure
Aratinga erythrogenys is native to South America. Red-masked parakeets were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
A. erythrogenys plumage is primarily green in color with red feathers on the cheeks and forecrown. The underpart of the body is more yellow in color. Adult A. erythrogenys are 12.8 in (33 cm) in length and weigh 5.8-7 oz (165-200 g). Red-masked parakeet diet includes fruits and flowers. A. erythrogenys are found in small social groups and large communal flocks outside of breeding season. Females lay 3-4 eggs per clutch. Incubation averages 24 days with another 7-9 weeks until hatchlings fledge from the nest.
Distribution
Red-masked parakeets are found in Florida, Hawaii, California, and El Yunque rainforest in Puerto Rico.
Control Efforts
The effects of A. erythrogenys on native species is unknown.
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/red-masked-conure
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Aves |
| Order: Psittaciformes |
| Family: Psittacidae |
| Genus: Aratinga |
| Aratinga erythrogenys |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.