Black-capped Parakeet
NameBlack-capped Parakeet
Common NameBlack-capped Parakeet
Scientific NamePyrrhura rupicola
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage with a dark brown to blackish cap extending to the eye. The sides of the neck and upper breast feature a striking white or pale scaling pattern. It has a red patch on the bend of the wing and red underwing coverts, with a reddish-brown patch on the belly and a green tail tipped with reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of harsh, chattering, or screeching notes, often given in rapid series. They can be quite noisy, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, primarily in southeastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and southwestern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesDark brown to blackish cap, Scaly pattern on neck and upper breast, Red patch on the bend of the wing, Overall green body plumage, Small size for a parrot
Description
The Black-capped Parakeet is a small, mostly green parrot characterized by its dark cap and distinctive scaly pattern on its neck and upper breast. These social birds are typically found in pairs or small flocks, foraging in the canopy of humid lowland forests.
