Golden-capped Parakeet
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    Golden-capped Parakeet

    Aratinga auricapillus

    Tropical Birds
    Least Concern

    The golden-capped parakeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, dry savanna, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss. The A. auricapillus is a good biological indicator because of its vulnerability, high detectability as well as its sensitivity to forest fragmentation.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Golden-capped Parakeet. Sightings recorded in 46 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Estadual VassunungaSão Paulo & Southern Atlantic Forest, Brazil
    Rare
    Parque Estadual da Serra da Boa EsperançaSoutheast Atlantic Forest (Rio de Janeiro & Espírito Santo), Brazil
    Rare
    Parque Nacional da Chapada DiamantinaCentral Cerrado & Highlands, Brazil
    Rare
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