Cactus Parakeet

Eupsittula cactorum

The Caatinga parakeet (Eupsittula cactorum) or cactus parakeet or Cactus conure is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is endemic to the Caatinga region in north-eastern Brazil.

The Caatinga Parakeet is a parakeet that is found in the regions of Cerrado and Caatinga regions. Due to the environment that the Caatinga Parakeet live in their diet mainly consists of dryland vegetation of the regions of Caatinga. These Parakeets are often sold as pets in markets or are illegally traded across the countries and in the regions. The Caatinga Parakeet is a colorful bird. Both male and female birds are generally a green and yellow avian. The immature parakeet is generally paler than their mature counterparts. Their head, face, and chest area are a brown color while their abdominal regions are orange and the tail is tipped with blue.