Sulphur-breasted Parakeet

African & New World Parrots 👁 140 views Updated 2026-11-01

Sulphur-breasted Parakeet (<em>Aratinga maculata</em>) is a species of African & New World Parrots (<em>Psittacidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Sulphur-breasted Parakeet (Aratinga maculata) is a species of African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aratinga; binomial: Aratinga maculata; authority: (Müller, PLS, 1776).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Aratinga pintoi is a newly described species (Silveira et al. 2005; SACC 197); correct species name to maculata (Nemésio & Rasmussen 2009; SACC 455).

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