Crimson-fronted Parakeet
NameCrimson-fronted Parakeet
Common NameCrimson-fronted Parakeet
Scientific NamePsittacara strenuus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage. Features a prominent crimson-red forehead and lores, with a distinct red patch on the carpal joint (bend of the wing). The underside of the flight feathers is yellowish-green, and they have a pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallCharacterized by loud, harsh, and often repetitive screeching calls, typically given in flight or while perched in groups. Their vocalizations can be described as 'scree-scree' or 'kra-kra' notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Pacific slope of Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Identifying Featuresbright green plumage, crimson-red forehead, red patch on carpal joint, pale eye-ring, long pointed tail, loud screeching calls
Description
These medium-sized parakeets are predominantly bright green with a distinctive crimson-red forehead and a red patch on their wings. They are highly social birds, often found in noisy flocks, feeding on fruits and seeds in trees and cultivated areas.
