Brown-breasted Parakeet
NameBrown-breasted Parakeet
Common NameBrown-breasted Parakeet
Scientific NamePyrrhura calliptera
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is primarily green, with a dark greyish-brown crown and nape, and a prominent white bare eye-ring. The breast is brownish-red with pale scaling, transitioning to green on the belly. The wings feature striking red and yellow patches on the carpal edge and underwing coverts, and the tail is reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of harsh, chattering calls and screeches, often given in flight or while foraging in flocks.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Eastern Andes of Colombia, primarily found in the departments of Cundinamarca, Boyacá, and Meta.
Identifying Featuresbrownish-red breast with pale scaling, dark greyish-brown crown, white bare eye-ring, red and yellow patches on wings, reddish-brown tail
Description
This small parakeet is predominantly green with a distinctive brownish-red breast and a dark greyish-brown crown. It is known for its active and social behavior, often found in small flocks foraging in the forest canopy.
