mitred parakeet
(Aratinga mitrata)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Aratinga mitrata is native to South America. Mitred parakeet were introduced to the United States in California, Florida, and Hawaii as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Plumage of mitred parakeets is green in color on the body with speckled red feathers on the sides of their head, throat, breast, abdomen, and back of the neck. The average length of A. mitrata is 15 in. (38 cm). There is a white ring around the eyes. A. mitrata occur in small to large social flocks outside of breeding season.
Distribution
In the United States, populations mainly occur in urban parks and residential areas in Florida, Hawaii, and California.
Control Efforts
The effects of A. mitrata on native species is unknown.
https://www.californiaparrotproject.org/mitred_parakeet.html
Aratinga mitrata is native to South America. Mitred parakeet were introduced to the United States in California, Florida, and Hawaii as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Plumage of mitred parakeets is green in color on the body with speckled red feathers on the sides of their head, throat, breast, abdomen, and back of the neck. The average length of A. mitrata is 15 in. (38 cm). There is a white ring around the eyes. A. mitrata occur in small to large social flocks outside of breeding season.
Distribution
In the United States, populations mainly occur in urban parks and residential areas in Florida, Hawaii, and California.
Control Efforts
The effects of A. mitrata on native species is unknown.
https://www.californiaparrotproject.org/mitred_parakeet.html
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 mitrata |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.