Mitred Parakeet

African & New World Parrots 👁 347 views Updated 2026-11-01

Mitred Parakeet (<em>Psittacara mitratus</em>) is a species of African & New World Parrots (<em>Psittacidae</em>) in the order Parrots.

Overview

Mitred Parakeet (Psittacara mitratus) is a species of African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae) in the order Parrots.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Psittacara; binomial: Psittacara mitratus; authority: (Tschudi, 1844).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Includes Aratinga hockingi and Aratinga alticola as junior synonyms; SACC 473.

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