| Caatinga Parakeet (Aratinga cactorum) (aka Cactus Parakeet/Conure, Caatinga Conure) |
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Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil July 2002 The Caatinga Parakeet is a Brazilian endemic which is restricted North-east Brazil. As its name suggests, it is found in semi-arid caatinga and cerrado habitats. |
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It is similar in appearance to Brown-throated Parakeet Aratinga pertinax and has been considered conspecific by some authorities. The head, throat and breast are light brown except for the ear coverts which are green as are the nape and upperparts. The flight feathers are bluish and the belly is a dull orange. There is a white eye-ring. There are illustrations in HBW, Volume 4, Pages 299 and 434 |
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