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Hispaniolan Conure  (Aratinga chloroptera)

Also Known As: Hispaniolan Parakeet, San Domingo Conure
 
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Hispaniolan Conure perching, Dominican Republic

Credit: © Thierry Poncelet
 
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Did You Know?
The Hispaniolan Conure incubates its eggs for a longer period than the other Aratinga species - up to 27 days. Others of this genus incubate their eggs for 22-24 days.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
2500-10,000

Range:
A.c. chloroptera: Haiti and Dominican Republic, Hispaniola; introduced to Guadeloupe and Puerto Rico.
A.c. maugei: Formerly Mona Island and possibly Puerto Rico, but last recorded in 1892 and now extinct.

Habitat:
Found up to 3000m (9840 ft) in arid lowland forest, palm savanna and its preferred habitat, upland forests.

Threat Summary:
This species is in decline due to habitat loss and persecution as a crop pest. There is some trade in wild-caught birds, but not in significant numbers.

IUCN Rating:
Vulnerable

Wild Diet:
Diet includes fruits, seeds, nuts, buds, flowers and grain; also takes figs and maize.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Generally seen in pairs or small flocks and occasionally large groups. Noisy and conspicuous in flight, but usually undetected while feeding quietly in upper stages of canopy. Groups gather at traditional nighttime roosts.

Clutch and Egg Size:
2-4 eggs

Breeding Season:
Not available

Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.usaid.gov/locations/latin_america_caribbean/environment/docs/dr2002.pdf

More Info Sites:
http://www.natureserve.org/infonatura/servlet/InfoNatura?searchName=Aratinga+chloroptera