Gray-breasted Parakeet
NameGray-breasted Parakeet
Common NameGray-breasted Parakeet
Scientific NamePyrrhura griseipectus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe body is mostly green. The head is dark grayish-brown with a prominent white eye-ring and a blue tint on the hindcrown and nape. The ear-coverts and sides of the neck show white scaling. The breast is gray with white scaling, transitioning to a reddish-brown patch on the belly. The underwing coverts and base of the tail are red, while the primaries are blue.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of typical parakeet calls, often described as harsh, chattering, or screeching notes, particularly when in flight or when alarmed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small, fragmented region of the Atlantic Forest biome in northeastern Brazil, specifically found in the states of Ceará, Pernambuco, Alagoas, and Bahia.
Identifying FeaturesGrayish-brown cap, White eye-ring, Blue tint on hindcrown/nape, Gray breast with white scaling, Reddish-brown belly patch, Red underwing coverts
Description
The Gray-breasted Parakeet is a small, predominantly green parrot characterized by its distinctive gray head, white eye-ring, and barred gray breast. It typically forages in flocks within humid montane forests, feeding on a variety of plant matter. This species is critically endangered, with a very restricted range.
