orange-fronted parakeet
(Eupsittula canicularis)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Eupsittula canicularis is native to Central America. Orange-fronted parakeet were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Adult E. canicularis plumage is primarily green with blue outer feathers, blue-tipped tail feathers, and distinct orange forehead feathers. Orange-fronted parakeets are 9.4 in. (24 cm) in length and 2.4-2.6 oz (70-75 g) in weight. Diet includes seeds, fruits, and flowers. Outside of the breeding season, foraging flocks of 100 can be found. Females lay 3-4 eggs per clutch in tree cavities or arboreal termite nests. Incubation lasts 23-24 days and hatchlings fledge approximately 7 weeks later.
Distribution
E. canicularis are found in Puerto Rico.
Control Efforts
The effects of E. canicularis are unknown.
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/orange-fronted-conure
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/elyunque/learning/nature-science/?cid=fsbdev3_043014
Eupsittula canicularis is native to Central America. Orange-fronted parakeet were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Adult E. canicularis plumage is primarily green with blue outer feathers, blue-tipped tail feathers, and distinct orange forehead feathers. Orange-fronted parakeets are 9.4 in. (24 cm) in length and 2.4-2.6 oz (70-75 g) in weight. Diet includes seeds, fruits, and flowers. Outside of the breeding season, foraging flocks of 100 can be found. Females lay 3-4 eggs per clutch in tree cavities or arboreal termite nests. Incubation lasts 23-24 days and hatchlings fledge approximately 7 weeks later.
Distribution
E. canicularis are found in Puerto Rico.
Control Efforts
The effects of E. canicularis are unknown.
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/orange-fronted-conure
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/elyunque/learning/nature-science/?cid=fsbdev3_043014
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: Eupsittula |
| Eupsittula canicularis |