Caatinga Parakeet

The Caatinga Parakeet or Cactus Parakeet is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is endemic to the Caatinga region in north-eastern Brazil.

The Caatinga Parakeet is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Caatinga Parakeet (Aratinga cactorum) or Cactus Parakeet is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is endemic to the Caatinga region in north-eastern Brazil. References - * BirdLife International (2008). Aratinga cactorum. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 17 November 2008. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is near threatened. More

Caatinga Parakeet, Spotted Piculet, Red-shouldered Spinetail, Great Xenops, Red-billed Scythebill, Silvery-cheeked Antshrike, Caatinga Barred Antshrike, Planalto Slaty Antshrike, Stripe-backed Antbird, Caatinga Antwren, Black-bellied Antwren, Lesser Wagtail-Tyrant, Pale-bellied Tyrant-Manakin, Grey-eyed Greenlet, Long-billed Wren and White-throated Seedeater were all seen on this morning. After some perseverance we had excellent and close views of a responsive White-browed Antpittta. After lunch we headed for the Arajara Water Park. More

(Aratinga cactorum) Caatinga Parakeet Add this Bird STATISTICS: Total Species on Checklist: 344 Species Reported: 43 RECENT SIGHTINGS IN THIS REGION: Red-crowned Parrot Map | 05/05/2010 Brown-throated Parakeet Map | 04/08/2010 Brown-throated Parakeet Map | 04/07/2010 Brown-throated Parakeet Map | 04/06/2010 Rose-ringed Parakeet Map | 01/25/2010 More