Blue-bellied Parrot
NameBlue-bellied Parrot
Common NameBlue-bellied Parrot
Scientific NameTriclaria malachitacea
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)150
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage. Males have a prominent blue-purple patch on the lower belly, which is smaller or absent in females. It has a pale, whitish bill and dark eyes. Some blue can also be seen on the primary coverts and outer webs of the flight feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched whistles and screeches, often given in flight or when perched.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil (from Espírito Santo south to Rio Grande do Sul), northeastern Argentina (Misiones), and eastern Paraguay.
Identifying FeaturesBright green plumage, Prominent blue-purple belly patch (especially in males), Pale, whitish bill, Forest habitat
Description
The Blue-bellied Parrot is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot known for its distinctive blue-purple belly patch. It is typically found in humid Atlantic forests, where it forages for fruits and seeds.
