Gray-cheeked Parakeet
NameGray-cheeked Parakeet
Common NameGray-cheeked Parakeet
Scientific NameBrotogeris pyrrhoptera
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage covers the body, with a distinctive pale gray coloration on the cheeks and crown. The primary coverts and outer webs of the primaries are orange-red, particularly noticeable during flight. Its beak is pale, horn-colored.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, chattering, and somewhat screechy calls, often emitted in flight or when disturbed. They also produce softer chirps and whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesPale gray cheeks and crown, Predominantly bright green body, Orange-red primary coverts (visible in flight), Pale, horn-colored beak, Small size
Description
The Gray-cheeked Parakeet is a small, vibrant green parrot distinguished by its pale gray cheeks and crown. These social birds are typically found in flocks, foraging for fruits and seeds in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests.
