Andean Parakeet
NameAndean Parakeet
Common NameAndean Parakeet
Scientific NameBolborhynchus orbygnesius
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage, often with a slightly paler, yellowish-green wash on the face and underparts. The bill is pale horn-colored or yellowish.
Vocalization / CallHigh-pitched, chattering, and squeaky calls, often given rapidly in flight or while feeding in flocks. They can be quite noisy.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and extreme northern Chile and Argentina.
Identifying Featuressmall size, entirely green plumage, pale bill, flocking behavior, high-altitude habitat
Description
The Andean Parakeet is a small, entirely green parrot native to the high-altitude Andes. These highly social birds are often observed in large flocks, foraging for seeds and fruits in montane forests and shrublands.
