Pacific Parakeet

Psittacara strenuus

Pacific Parakeet (Psittacara strenuus) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Central America & Caribbean.

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The Pacific Parakeet (Psittacara strenuus) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 138 g.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Psittaciformes
Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
Genus Psittacara
Species strenuus

Where it lives

Southern Mexico to northern Nicaragua

Central America & Caribbean

Quick facts

Weight: 138 g
Diet: Omnivores
Family: Psittacidae
Order: Psittaciformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Pacific Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Behaviour

A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Pacific Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Pacific Parakeet (Psittacara strenuus) is a species of bird in the Psittacidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA s Mexico to n Nicaragua.

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 138 g, with a wing length of about 15.7 cm and a tail of around 12.4 cm.

Songs & calls

Pacific Parakeet — Call

Recorded by Brendan Sloan Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Pacific Parakeet?

The Pacific Parakeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 138 g.

Where does the Pacific Parakeet live?

The Pacific Parakeet is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA s Mexico to n Nicaragua, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Pacific Parakeet belong to?

The Pacific Parakeet (Psittacara strenuus) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.

What does the Pacific Parakeet eat?

The Pacific Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Does the Pacific Parakeet migrate?

The Pacific Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

What sound does the Pacific Parakeet make?

1 real field recording of the Pacific Parakeet — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.