Cobalt-winged Parakeet
NameCobalt-winged Parakeet
Common NameCobalt-winged Parakeet
Scientific NameBrotogeris cyanoptera
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage with a pale yellowish-white forehead and lores. It features a prominent cobalt blue patch on the primary coverts of its wings, visible in flight or when perched. The outer tail feathers also show blue coloration. The bill is orange, and the eyes are dark with a pale orbital ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, chattering, and screeching calls, often given rapidly and repetitively. They are typically noisy, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout the western and central Amazon basin, including parts of southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright green plumage, pale yellowish-white face, orange bill, cobalt blue patch on wings, blue outer tail feathers
Description
The Cobalt-winged Parakeet is a small, vibrant green parrot found in the Amazon basin. It is characterized by its pale face, orange bill, and distinctive cobalt blue patches on its wings and tail. These social birds are often seen in noisy flocks foraging in the forest canopy.
