Nanday Parakeet (Aratinga nenday) is in the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 3,695 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in March.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Nanday Parakeet: observations by month (U.S.)
About Nanday Parakeet
The nanday parakeet (Aratinga nenday), also known as the black-hooded parakeet or nanday conure, is a medium-small, mostly green, Neotropical parrot. The bird is native to South America from southeast Bolivia to southwest Brazil, central Paraguay, and northern Argentina, from the region known as the Pantanal. Caged birds have been released in some areas, and the birds have established self-sustaining populations in Los Angeles, California, San Antonio, Texas, and several areas of Florida (including Pasco, Pinellas,...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Nanday Parakeet by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2,606 | March | Nov–Aug |
| California | 1,066 | March | Nov–Aug |
| Arizona | 15 | February | Jan–Feb |
| Texas | 6 | May | May–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (New World and African Parrots)
Photography tips
- Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
- Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
- Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
- Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Nanday Parakeet?
Nationally, March has the most observations, with the main season from November to August.
Where is Nanday Parakeet most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, California, Arizona.