
Crimson-Fronted Parakeet
Aratinga finschi
Also known as: Finsch's Parakeet, Finsch's Conure
About This Species
This noisy, social parakeet moves in flocks across forest edges, clearings, and agricultural land in Central America, often flying between roost and feeding sites at dawn and dusk while giving loud screeching calls. Look for flocks feeding on fruiting and flowering trees, and check known communal roosts in early morning or evening for large gatherings.
Ethical Viewing Guidelines
- Watch flocks from a distance without approaching roost trees, since repeated disturbance can cause a roost to be abandoned.
- Parrots are frequently targeted for the illegal pet trade, so avoid drawing attention to nest cavities and report suspected poaching to local authorities.
LCAvesPsittaciformesPsittacidae
Seasonal Activity
143,709 sightings · 2000–2026
Citizen science records via GBIF
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Family
- Psittacidae
Photo
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Occurrence data from GBIF.