Caatinga Parakeet
A species of Black-billed Aratingas Scientific name : Eupsittula cactorum Genus : Black-billed Aratingas
Caatinga Parakeet, A species of Black-billed Aratingas
Botanical name: Eupsittula cactorum
Genus: Black-billed Aratingas
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Description
Description
The Caatinga parakeet (Eupsittula cactorum) or cactus parakeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is endemic to the Caatinga region in north-eastern Brazil. The Caatinga Parakeet, also known as the Cactus Conure is a parakeet that is found in the regions of Cerrado and Caatinga regions. Due to the environment that the Caatinga Parakeet live in their diet mainly consists of dryland vegetation of the regions of Caatinga. These Parakeets are often sold as pets in markets or are illegally traded across the countries and in the regions.
Size
25 cm
Dite type
Omnivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Black-billed Aratingas Species
Caatinga Parakeet