green parakeet
(Aratinga holochlora)
This species is Native and Introduced across its range in the United States
Origin
Aratinga holochlora is native to Mexico and Central America. Green parakeets were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Adult A. holochlora plumage is mostly green and eye rings are reddish-grey in color. Green parakeets are approximately 12.6 in. (32 cm) in length. A. holochlora diets consist of seeds and fruit. During the breeding season, pairs often nest in tree cavities where females lay 3-4 eggs. Outside breeding, birds form large communal roosts.
Distribution
A. holochlora are established in several cities in Texas and Florida.
Control Efforts
Green parakeet are sometimes considered pests to agricultural crops.
https://www.beautyofbirds.com/greenconure.html
Aratinga holochlora is native to Mexico and Central America. Green parakeets were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Adult A. holochlora plumage is mostly green and eye rings are reddish-grey in color. Green parakeets are approximately 12.6 in. (32 cm) in length. A. holochlora diets consist of seeds and fruit. During the breeding season, pairs often nest in tree cavities where females lay 3-4 eggs. Outside breeding, birds form large communal roosts.
Distribution
A. holochlora are established in several cities in Texas and Florida.
Control Efforts
Green parakeet are sometimes considered pests to agricultural crops.
https://www.beautyofbirds.com/greenconure.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 holochlora |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.