B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
---|---|---|---|---|
8.75" 22.2cm | 16" 40.6cm | 2.1 oz. 59.5g | Psittacidae | Brotogeris versicolurus |
The White-winged Parakeet is an exotic bird that is native to some of the northern countries in South America. It has been introduced to California, where it is seen in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. It has also been introduced in Florida and is seen in the southern areas and up on the western coast of the state.
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.