white-eyed parakeet
(Aratinga leucophthalmus)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Aratinga leucophthalmus is native to South America. White-eyed parakeet were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Adult A. leucophthalmus plumage is primarily green with red feathers on the shoulders and red speckles on the head and neck. Juvenile A. leucophthalmus have no red and yellow speckles. Parakeets are approximately 12.5 in. (32 cm) in length with a wingspan range of 6.5-7.5 in. (166-188 mm). White-eyed parakeet diets consist of fruit, seeds, vegetation, nuts, and insects. During the breeding season, parakeets are found in pairs or family groups. Females lay 3-4 eggs per clutch.
Distribution
A. leucophthalmus has been found in Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of A. leucophthalmus is unknown.
https://www.beautyofbirds.com/whiteeyedconure.html
Aratinga leucophthalmus is native to South America. White-eyed parakeet were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Adult A. leucophthalmus plumage is primarily green with red feathers on the shoulders and red speckles on the head and neck. Juvenile A. leucophthalmus have no red and yellow speckles. Parakeets are approximately 12.5 in. (32 cm) in length with a wingspan range of 6.5-7.5 in. (166-188 mm). White-eyed parakeet diets consist of fruit, seeds, vegetation, nuts, and insects. During the breeding season, parakeets are found in pairs or family groups. Females lay 3-4 eggs per clutch.
Distribution
A. leucophthalmus has been found in Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of A. leucophthalmus is unknown.
https://www.beautyofbirds.com/whiteeyedconure.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 leucophthalmus |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.