Austral Parakeet
NameAustral Parakeet
Common NameAustral Parakeet
Scientific NameEnicognathus ferrugineus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)41
Length (cm)34.5
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage, with a reddish-brown forehead and crown, a variable reddish-brown patch on the belly, and reddish-brown undertail coverts and outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallKnown for harsh, screeching, and chattering calls, often given in flight or while foraging in flocks.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern South America, specifically in temperate forests and woodlands of Chile and Argentina, including Tierra del Fuego.
Identifying Featurespredominantly green plumage, reddish-brown forehead and belly patch, long pointed tail, harsh screeching calls, social behavior in flocks
Description
This medium-sized parakeet is predominantly green with a long, pointed tail. It is often found in flocks, foraging for fruits and seeds in the temperate forests of southern South America, as seen here eating berries.
