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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittacidae

Hispaniolan Parakeet

Psittacara chloropterus

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

Hispaniolan Parakeet — Psittacara chloropterus
Hispaniolan 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 Hispaniolan parakeet (Psittacara chloropterus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti. In the former country it is called "perico" and in the latter "perruche".

Where it occurs

Hispaniola.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as not evaluated. 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: Martingloor. Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 4.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.