Crimson-Fronted Parakeet

Crimson-Fronted Parakeet

Aratinga finschi

Also known as: Finsch's Parakeet, Finsch's Conure

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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.