Golden-plumed Parakeet
NameGolden-plumed Parakeet
Common NameGolden-plumed Parakeet
Scientific NameLeptosittaca branickii
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)35
Weight (g)172.5
Plumage DetailsThe Golden-plumed Parakeet has a vibrant emerald green body, with a yellowish wash on the belly and flanks. A prominent golden-yellow stripe extends from behind the eye down the side of the neck. It features a pale, horn-colored bill and a distinct white eye-ring. Its long, pointed tail is green, sometimes with a bluish tinge on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of harsh, screeching, and chattering notes, often given in flight or while perched. Calls can be quite loud and piercing, characteristic of many parakeet species.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeThe species is found in the Andes mountain range, specifically in southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying Featurespredominantly green plumage, golden-yellow stripe behind eye and down neck, pale horn-colored bill, white eye-ring, long pointed tail
Description
This medium-sized, long-tailed parakeet is predominantly emerald green with a distinctive golden-yellow stripe on its face. It inhabits high-altitude montane cloud forests, often seen foraging in small flocks for fruits and seeds.
