Mitred Parakeet
Aratinga mitrata
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassAves (Aus)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusAratinga
- SpeciesAratinga mitrata (Mitred Parakeet)
The mitred parakeet (Psittacara mitratus), also known as the mitred conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. It has been introduced to Uruguay and is established there. There are also substantial populations in the US states of California and Florida and smaller numbers in Hawaii. Wikipedia →
20–30% of wildlife watchers report a Mitred Parakeet sighting in Amboró National Park, based on 88 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Amboró National Park
Blue-crowned Parakeet
Aratinga acuticaudata
White-eyed Parakeet
Aratinga leucophthalma
Dusky-headed Parakeet
Aratinga weddellii
Peach-fronted Parakeet
Aratinga aurea
Yellow-chevroned Parakeet
Brotogeris chiriri
Blue-fronted Parrot
Amazona aestiva
Chestnut-fronted Macaw
Ara severus
Red-fronted Macaw
Ara rubrogenys
Green-cheeked Parakeet
Pyrrhura molinae
Blue-headed Parrot
Pionus menstruus
Blue-winged Parrotlet
Forpus xanthopterygius
Gray-hooded Parakeet
Psilopsiagon aymara
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 2 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 3 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Everglades National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 5 | Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mitred Parakeet in Amboró National Park?
About 25% of wildlife watchers report a Mitred Parakeet sighting in Amboró National Park, based on 88 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mitred Parakeet in Amboró National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Mitred Parakeet in Amboró National Park in our monthly data.