Mitred Parakeet
NameMitred Parakeet
Common NameMitred Parakeet
Scientific NamePsittacara mitratus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)36
Weight (g)195
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage covers the body. Distinctive red markings are present on the forehead, around the eyes, and often as scattered patches on the cheeks and ear coverts. The bill is pale, horn-colored.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, harsh, screeching calls, often given in flight or while perched in flocks, which can be quite raucous.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from central Peru south through Bolivia to northwestern Argentina. Feral populations, established from escaped cage birds, are found in various urban areas worldwide, including parts of North America and Europe.
Identifying Featurespredominantly green plumage, red forehead and facial markings, pale, horn-colored bill, long, pointed tail, social and noisy behavior
Description
A medium-sized, predominantly green parakeet characterized by its striking red facial markings. These social birds are often found in flocks, foraging for fruits and seeds in forested mountain regions, and are known for their loud vocalizations.
