Jan 31, 2015
January 16, 2015 - Mitred Parakeet or Mitred Conure (Aratinga mitrata)
Native to Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina, these parrots have been introduced to parts of California, Florida, and New York City. Like many parrot species, they eat seeds, nuts, and fruits. Often traveling in small flocks, they gather into larger flocks of hundreds or even thousands when breeding or roosting. There are at least 4 subspecies of Mitred Parakeet, each with slight color variations.
This piece was inspired by Zach, a Mitred Parakeet I visited recently.