The list of Aratinga parakeets summarises some of the key features of the Aratinga

Aratinga

Aratinga is a genus of American parakeets. They belong to the long-tailed group and are among the genera often called conures in aviculture. Most are predominantly green, although a few are predominantly yellow or orange. They are social and commonly seen in groups in the wild...

genus. The table does not include hypothetical extinct species

Hypothetical extinct species

Several extinct species have been postulated, but owing to a lack of evidence they can only be regarded as hypothetical extinct species. They have caused confusion, as they may have been a separate species, a subspecies, or an introduced species.-Parrots:...

, subspecies, and it may not include some species splits seen in some classifications. The Pacific Parakeet

Pacific Parakeet

The Pacific Parakeet or Nicaraguan Green Conure is a subspecies of the Green Parakeet. It was long considered a distinct species....

 is not listed here as a separate species, as some consider it a subspecies of the Green Parakeet

Green Parakeet

The Green Parakeet , is a medium-sized parrot that is native to Central America, from Mexico south to northern Nicaragua. These birds have established self sustaining populations in some cities in southeast Texas in the United States. It is unclear if the US population are feral released birds...

. It has been suggested that the Mitred Parakeet

Mitred Parakeet

The Mitred Parakeet , also known as the Mitred Conure in aviculture, is a species of green and red parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is native to the forests and woodlands in the Andes from north-central Peru, south through Bolivia, to north-western Argentina, with introduced populations in...

 is a cryptic species complex

Cryptic species complex

In biology, a cryptic species complex is a group of species which satisfy the biological definition of species—that is, they are reproductively isolated from each other—but whose morphology is very similar ....

 that includes two additional species, the Chapman's and Hocking's Parakeets. Currently, most authorities do not recognize these and they are not included in the below list. For further information on these species, see the individual species' pages.

Aratinga are native to the mainland of America, Cuba, to some of the Caribbean Islands, and to various other islands. Some of the species have been introduced elsewhere.

Many of the Aratinga species are popular in aviculture. Many species are declining or becoming endangered in the wild, because of habitat loss, environment change, and trapping for the illegal trade in wild caught parrots.

Table listing species of the genus Aratinga

Aratinga
Common and binomial names	Image	Description	Range
Blue-crowned Parakeet Blue-crowned Parakeet The Blue-crowned Parakeet, Blue-crowned Conure, or Sharp-tailed Conure is a parakeet native to large parts of South America, from eastern Colombia in the north to northern Argentina in the south... , Blue-crowned Conure, or Sharp-tailed Conure (Aratinga acuticaudata)		37 cm (14.5 inches) long, mostly green, white eyerings, blueish coloring on the forehead, crown, cheeks.	South America, from eastern Colombia in the north to northern Argentina in the south
Green Parakeet Green Parakeet The Green Parakeet , is a medium-sized parrot that is native to Central America, from Mexico south to northern Nicaragua. These birds have established self sustaining populations in some cities in southeast Texas in the United States. It is unclear if the US population are feral released birds... (Aratinga holochlora)		32 cm (12 in) long, mostly green, with a yellow beak.	South America South America South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
Socorro Parakeet Socorro Parakeet The Socorro Parakeet is a subspecies of the Green Parakeet. It was formerly considered a distinct species, and some taxonomists still consider it so. It is endemic to Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests... (Aratinga (holochlora) brevipes)		31–33 cm (12–13 in) long. Green plumage. Yellowish beak. Bare eye rings brownish.	Socorro Island Socorro Island Socorro Island is a small volcanic island in the Revillagigedo Islands, a Mexican possession lying some 600 kilometers off the country's western coast at 18°48'N, 110°59'W. The size is 16.5 by 11.5 km, with an area of 132 km².- Geology :...  in the Revillagigedo Islands of Mexico
Red-throated Parakeet Red-throated Parakeet The Red-throated Parakeet , also called Red-throated Conure, is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes...  or Red-throated Conure (Aratinga (holochlora) rubritorquis)		Dark green upper parts and light green lower parts, with a bone coloured beak. Orange over throat with scattered orange feathers extending around the sides of the neck.	El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Scarlet-fronted Parakeet Scarlet-fronted Parakeet The Scarlet-fronted Parakeet or is a long-tailed South American species of parrot, which is sometimes called the Scarlet-fronted Conure or Wagler's Conure.It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.... (Aratinga wagleri)		Mostly green, with a bone coloured beak. White eyerings. Red on top head and ala of wings.	Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela
Mitred Parakeet Mitred Parakeet The Mitred Parakeet , also known as the Mitred Conure in aviculture, is a species of green and red parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is native to the forests and woodlands in the Andes from north-central Peru, south through Bolivia, to north-western Argentina, with introduced populations in...  or Mitred Conure (Aratinga mitrata)		Mostly green, with a bone coloured beak. White eyerings. Red on top head.	South America South America South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
Red-masked Parakeet Red-masked Parakeet The Red-masked Parakeet, Aratinga erythrogenys, is a medium-sized parrot from Ecuador and Peru. It is popular as a pet and considered a good talker. It is known in aviculture as the Cherry-headed Conure.-Description:...  or Cherry-headed Conure (Aratinga erythrogenys)		33 cm (13 in) long. Mostly green including nape of neck. Bone coloured beak. White eyerings. Red on top head.	South America South America South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
Crimson-fronted Parakeet Crimson-fronted Parakeet The Finsch's Parakeet also called Finsch's Conure or Crimson-fronted Parakeet is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is found in Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and some parts of Costa Rica and Panama.... Finsch's Conure or Finsch's Parakeet (Aratinga finschi)		33 cm (13 in) long. Mostly green. Bone coloured beak. White eyerings. Red forehead.	South America South America South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
White-eyed Parakeet or White-eyed Conure (Aratinga leucophthalma)		32 cm (12 in) long. Mostly green. Bone coloured beak. Prominent white eyerings. Red shoulders and random flecks of red on the head and neck	South America South America South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
Cuban Parakeet Cuban Parakeet The Cuban Parakeet or Catey is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family that is endemic to the island of Cuba. It was extirpated from the Isla de la Juventud south of Cuba soon after 1900.... (Aratinga euops)		26 cm (10 in) long. Mostly green. Bone coloured beak. White eyerings. Red shoulders and random red feathers on head and front. Yellowish under wings and tail.	Cuba Cuba The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
Hispaniolan Parakeet Hispaniolan Parakeet The Hispaniolan Parakeet, Conure Maîtresse, Aratinga De La Española, or Perico is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family.It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola... (Aratinga chloroptera)		30–33 cm (12–13 in) long. Mostly green. Bone coloured beak. White eyerings. Red carpal underwing feathers. Yellowish under wings and tail.	Dominican Republic Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries... , Guadeloupe Guadeloupe Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the Leeward Islands, in the Lesser Antilles, with a land area of 1,628 square kilometres and a population of 400,000. It is the first overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. As with the other overseas departments, Guadeloupe... , Haiti Haiti Haiti , officially the Republic of Haiti , is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Ayiti was the indigenous Taíno or Amerindian name for the island... , and Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an... .
Sun Parakeet or Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitialis)		30 cm (11 in) long. Mostly yellow, fading to orange over the head and belly. Yellow and green in the wing and tail feathers. Black beak.	South America South America South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
Jandaya Parakeet or Jenday Conure (Aratinga jandaya)		Orange and yellow with green wings and back. Black beak.	Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
Golden-capped Parakeet Golden-capped Parakeet The Golden-capped Parakeet is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is found in Brazil and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat... (Aratinga auricapillus)		30 (12 in) long. Mostly green. Black beak. Orange-red belly, red face fading to yellow over the crown.	Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
Dusky-headed Parakeet Dusky-headed Parakeet The Dusky-headed Parakeet , also known as the or Weddell's Conure or Dusky-headed Conure in aviculture, is a species of parrot found in wooded habitats in the western Amazon Basin. It prefers semi-open habitats such as várzea, forest edge and forest remnants, but can also be found in coffee... Weddell's Conure or Dusky-headed Conure (Aratinga weddellii)		25–28 cm (10–11 in). Mostly green. Black beak. A gray-brown head, a blue-tipped tail and remiges	Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
Olive-throated Parakeet Olive-throated Parakeet The Olive-throated Parakeet , also known as the Olive-throated Conure in aviculture, is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family... (two subspecies/species) (Aratinga nana)		Mostly green. Greyish beak darker on upper mandible. White eyerings. Broad olive/green throat, blue tips on wing feathers.	Belize, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama
Orange-fronted Parakeet Orange-fronted Parakeet The Orange-fronted Parakeet or Orange-fronted Conure , also known as the Half-moon Conure, is a medium-sized parrot which is a resident from western Mexico to Costa Rica.-Taxonomy:There are three subspecies:... Orange-fronted Conure or Half-moon Conure (Aratinga canicularis)		22.5 cm (9 in) long. Mostly green. with yellower lower parts and olive tone over the throat. The wings have blue outer primaries and the pointed tail is tipped with blue. Blue crown, orange forehead, bare yellow eye-ring, yellow irises, and a bone coloured beak.	Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Puerto Rico
Peach-fronted Parakeet Peach-fronted Parakeet The Peach-fronted Parakeet , more commonly known as the Peach-fronted Conure in aviculture, is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is widespread and often common in semi-open and open habitats in eastern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, far northern Argentina and southern Suriname...  or Peach-fronted Conure (Aratinga aurea)		Mostly green. Black beak, peach coloured forehead, and yellow eyerings. Yellowish lower parts and darker green upperparts. Some blue in the wing feathers.	Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Suriname
Brown-throated Parakeet Brown-throated Parakeet The Brown-throated Parakeet , commonly known as the St. Thomas Conure or Brown-throated Conure in aviculture, is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family... or St. Thomas Conure (Aratinga pertinax)		Mostly green. Black/grey beak. Light green lower parts and dark green upperparts. Some blue in the wing feathers. Brown throat. Face colours depend on the subspecies.	Aruba, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Suriname, and Venezuela
Cactus Parakeet Cactus Parakeet The Caatinga Parakeet or Cactus Parakeet is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is endemic to the Caatinga region in north-eastern Brazil.-External links:* Parrot Encyclopedia - Species Profiles* from... or Caatinga Parakeet (Aratinga cactorum)		Mostly green. Light yellow/brown lower parts and dark green upperparts. White eyering and a pale beak. Some blue in the outer wing feathers.	Brazil