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Golden capped parakeet

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Psittaciformes

Family
  
Psittacidae

Scientific name
  
Aratinga auricapillus

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Superfamily
  
Psittacoidea

Subfamily
  
Arinae

Higher classification
  
Aratinga

Golden-capped parakeet Goldencapped parakeet photo Aratinga auricapillus G128600 ARKive

Similar
  
Aratinga, Bird, Parrot, Hispaniolan parakeet, Peach‑fronted parakeet

The golden-capped parakeet (Aratinga auricapillus) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in Brazil and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Golden-capped parakeet Goldencapped Conure

Description

Golden-capped parakeet Goldencapped Parakeet Aratinga auricapillus

It is 30 cm (12 in) long and mostly green with a black beak, white eyerings, orange-red belly and a red face fading to yellow over the crown.

Golden-capped parakeet Goldencapped Parakeet Aratinga auricapillus aurifrons sitting on

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Golden-capped parakeet The Online Zoo Goldencapped Parakeet

Golden-capped parakeet Goldencapped parakeet photo Aratinga auricapillus G81032 ARKive

References

Golden-capped parakeet Wikipedia