Puerto Rican Parakeet
Psittacara maugei
Puerto Rican Parakeet (Psittacara maugei) — Parrots & Cockatoos of North America.
The Puerto Rican Parakeet (Psittacara maugei) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in North America. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
- Genus Psittacara
- Species maugei
Quick facts
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Biology & behaviour
The Puerto Rican Parakeet (Psittacara maugei) is a species of bird in the Psittacidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across North America. Its distribution covers NA Puerto Rico and Mona I.
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Puerto Rican Parakeet live?
The Puerto Rican Parakeet is found across North America with a range covering NA Puerto Rico and Mona I.
What family does the Puerto Rican Parakeet belong to?
The Puerto Rican Parakeet (Psittacara maugei) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
Is the Puerto Rican Parakeet endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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