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Dusky-headed Parakeet

Aratinga weddellii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and United Kingdom.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Psittaciformes (Parrots)
Family
Psittacidae (True Parrots)
Genus
Aratinga
Species
Aratinga weddellii (Dusky-headed Parakeet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シモフリインコ
Chinese 暗头鹦哥
Spanish serindera (por el guamo serindo), lora berraquillera (come planta llamada berraquillo)
French Conure de Weddell
German Weddellsittich
Portuguese periquito-de-cabeça-suja
Russian Буроголовая аратинга

Similar Species in Aratinga

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blue-crowned conure
Aratinga acuticaudata
Least Concern
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brown-throated conure
Aratinga pertinax
Least Concern
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Golden-capped Parakeet
Aratinga auricapillus
Least Concern
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Jandaya Parakeet
Aratinga jandaya
Least Concern
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red-fronted conure
Aratinga wagleri
Least Concern
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Red-masked Parakeet
Aratinga erythrogenys
Not Evaluated
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Sulphur-breasted Parakeet
Aratinga maculata
Least Concern
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Sun Parakeet
Aratinga solstitialis
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dusky-headed Parakeet?
The scientific name of Dusky-headed Parakeet is Aratinga weddellii. It belongs to the genus Aratinga.
What is the conservation status of Dusky-headed Parakeet?
Dusky-headed Parakeet (Aratinga weddellii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dusky-headed Parakeet live?
Dusky-headed Parakeet is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Dusky-headed Parakeet belong to?
Dusky-headed Parakeet (Aratinga weddellii) belongs to the genus Aratinga, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
Is Dusky-headed Parakeet endangered?
No, Dusky-headed Parakeet (Aratinga weddellii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dusky-headed Parakeet belong to?
Dusky-headed Parakeet (Aratinga weddellii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Dusky-headed Parakeet?
The closest relatives of Dusky-headed Parakeet in the genus Aratinga include blue-crowned conure, brown-throated conure, Golden-capped Parakeet, Jandaya Parakeet, red-fronted conure.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Aratinga — 10 Species

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blue-crowned conure
Aratinga acuticaudata
LC 🐾
brown-throated conure
Aratinga pertinax
LC
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Dusky-headed Parakeet
Aratinga weddellii
LC
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Golden-capped Parakeet
Aratinga auricapillus
LC 🐾
Jandaya Parakeet
Aratinga jandaya
LC 🐾
red-fronted conure
Aratinga wagleri
LC 🐾
Red-masked Parakeet
Aratinga erythrogenys
NE 🐾
Sulphur-breasted Parakeet
Aratinga maculata
LC 🐾
Sun Parakeet
Aratinga solstitialis
EN 🐾
white-eyed conure
Aratinga leucophthalma
LC
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