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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittacidae

Cordilleran Parakeet

Psittacara frontatus

Meet the cordilleran parakeet: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Cordilleran Parakeet — Psittacara frontatus
Cordilleran 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 cordilleran parakeet (Psittacara frontatus) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as near threatened. 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: Petr Hamerník. Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 4.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.