Mountain Parakeet

Psilopsiagon aurifrons

The mountain parakeet, also known as the golden-fronted parakeet, is a species of parrot, one of two in the genus Psilopsiagon within the family Psittacidae. It is found in the Puna grassland. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. Four subspecies are recognised.

Scientific name

Psilopsiagon aurifrons

Family

New World and African Parrots

IUCN status

LC