Cactus Parakeet
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    Cactus Parakeet

    Eupsittula cactorum

    Tropical Birds
    Least Concern

    The Caatinga parakeet, also called the cactus parakeet and in aviculture the cactus conure, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to eastern Brazil.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Cactus Parakeet. Sightings recorded in 16 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Estadual da Lapa GrandeCentral Cerrado & Highlands, Brazil
    Rare
    Área de Proteção Ambiental Boqueirão da OnçaNortheast Coast & Caatinga, Brazil
    Rare
    Parque Estadual Serra Nova e TalhadoCentral Cerrado & Highlands, Brazil
    Rare
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