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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittacidae

Brown-throated Parakeet

Eupsittula pertinax

Meet the brown-throated parakeet: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Brown-throated Parakeet — Eupsittula pertinax
Brown-throated Parakeet
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The brown-throated parakeet (Eupsittula pertinax), also known as the St. Thomas conure or brown-throated conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, the northern mainland of South America, and islands off the South American coast.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: Alexander Yates. Original file and full credit · CC BY 2.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.