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Cactus Parakeet
Caatinga ParakeetConservation status
Least Concern
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittacidae
Genus: Aratinga
Species: A. cactorum
Binomial name
Aratinga cactorum
(Kuhl, 1820)
The Cactus Parakeet or Caatinga Parakeet (Aratinga cactorum) is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is endemic to Brazil.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
References
* BirdLife International 2004. Aratinga cactorum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007.
