Jandaya Parakeet
NameJandaya Parakeet
Common NameJandaya Parakeet
Scientific NameAratinga jandaya
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)130
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are bright orange, transitioning to a yellow chest and belly. The back, wings, and upper tail are green, with primary flight feathers showing blue tips and the underside of the wings being yellow. It has a black beak and a white eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, piercing screeches and chattering calls, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock. Their vocalizations are typical of many conure species.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to a relatively small area in northeastern Brazil, specifically the states of Piauí, Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco, and Alagoas.
Identifying FeaturesBright orange head, Green body and wings, Yellow belly, Black beak, White eye-ring, Blue tips on primary flight feathers
Description
The Jandaya Parakeet is a vibrant, medium-sized parrot known for its striking orange head and green body. These social birds are often found in flocks, feeding on fruits and seeds in their native Brazilian habitats, often in forest edges and disturbed areas.
