Brown-throated Parakeet
NameBrown-throated Parakeet
Common NameBrown-throated Parakeet
Scientific NameEupsittula pertinax
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green body plumage, with a distinctive brown throat and face. The crown often shows a bluish wash, and the primary flight feathers are blue on the outer webs. The bill is dark grey.
Vocalization / CallHarsh, screeching, and chattering calls, often given in flight or while foraging in flocks. Their vocalizations are typically loud and continuous.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil, extending into parts of Central America such as Panama, Costa Rica, and the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao).
Identifying FeaturesBrown throat and face, Predominantly green body, Small size for a parrot, Dark bill, Often found in noisy flocks
Description
The Brown-throated Parakeet is a small, social parrot species characterized by its predominantly green plumage and distinctive brown head and throat. These active birds are often seen in noisy flocks, foraging for seeds and fruits in dry woodlands, savannas, and urban areas.
