Red-masked Parakeet (Psittacara erythrogenys) is in the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,548 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
Conservation status (iNaturalist): NT.
When to photograph Red-masked Parakeet: observations by month (U.S.)
About Red-masked Parakeet
The red-masked parakeet (Psittacara erythrogenys) is a medium-sized parrot from Ecuador and Peru. It is popular as a pet and are known in aviculture as the cherry-headed conure or the red-headed conure. They are also considered the best talkers of all the conures.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Red-masked Parakeet by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,929 | May | Dec–Oct |
| Florida | 444 | April | Jan–Jul |
| Hawaii | 174 | January | May–Mar |
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 Red-masked Parakeet?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to February.
Where is Red-masked Parakeet most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Florida, Hawaii.