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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittacidae

Grey-hooded Parakeet

Psilopsiagon aymara

Meet the grey-hooded parakeet: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Grey-hooded Parakeet — Psilopsiagon aymara
Grey-hooded 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 grey-hooded parakeet (Psilopsiagon aymara), also known as the Aymara parakeet or Sierra parakeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in northwestern Argentina and Bolivia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.

Where it occurs

Andes of Bolivia to northwestern Argentina and northern Chile.

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: Nes. Original file and full credit · CC BY 2.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.