Golden-capped Parakeet

Aratinga auricapillus

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.

Scientific name

Aratinga auricapillus

Family

New World and African Parrots

IUCN status

LC