Photo: Émile Blanchard / Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)
Cuban Parakeet
Psittacara euops
Cuban Parakeet (Psittacara euops) — Parrots & Cockatoos of North America.
The Cuban Parakeet (Psittacara euops) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 87 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
- Genus Psittacara
- Species euops
Quick facts
- Weight
- 87 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Endangered
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Cuban Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Cuban Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Cuban Parakeet (Psittacara euops) belongs to the Psittacidae family of the order Psittaciformes. Its range spans North America. Its distribution covers NA Cuba.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 87 g, with a wing length of about 13.3 cm and a tail of around 12.2 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 19,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Cuban Parakeet?
The Cuban Parakeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 87 g.
Where does the Cuban Parakeet live?
The Cuban Parakeet is found across North America with a range covering NA Cuba, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Cuban Parakeet belong to?
The Cuban Parakeet (Psittacara euops) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Cuban Parakeet eat?
The Cuban Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Cuban Parakeet migrate?
The Cuban Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Cuban Parakeet endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Cuban Parakeet make?
1 real field recording of the Cuban Parakeet — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Cuban Parakeet's range?
The Cuban Parakeet has a mapped global range of about 19,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
Explore more birds
More in Psittacidae
Least Concern
Least Concern
Vulnerable
Not Evaluated
Near Threatened
Least Concern
More in Parrots
Extinct in the Wild
Least Concern
Least Concern
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Endangered