Bonaparte's Parakeet
NameBonaparte's Parakeet
Common NameBonaparte's Parakeet
Scientific NamePyrrhura melanura
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly green, with a dark brownish-black cap and a reddish-maroon patch on the lower belly. The breast and upper back feathers have dark edges, giving a scaly look. Primary coverts are blue, and the tail is maroon, darkening towards the tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, chattering, and screeching calls, often delivered in rapid, noisy series, especially when the birds are in flight or foraging in flocks.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to northwestern South America, inhabiting the Amazon basin across southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesDark brownish-black cap, Scaly breast plumage, Reddish-maroon belly patch, Maroon tail, Green body
Description
This small parakeet is characterized by its dark cap, green body, and a distinctive reddish patch on its lower belly. It has a scaly appearance on its breast and a maroon tail. It is typically found in humid lowland forests of northwestern South America.
