Nanday Parakeet
NameNanday Parakeet
Common NameNanday Parakeet
Scientific NameEupsittula nenday
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)130
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is primarily bright green, with a striking black head and a yellow-orange band on the upper breast/neck. The primary flight feathers are dark blue, and the long tail feathers are green with blue tips.
Vocalization / CallNanday Parakeets produce loud, harsh, and screeching calls, often in rapid succession, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to south-central South America, including Bolivia, southern Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina. Established feral populations exist in various parts of the world, notably in Florida and California in the United States.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head, Bright green body plumage, Yellow-orange band on upper breast/neck, Blue primary flight feathers, Long, green tail with blue tips
Description
The Nanday Parakeet is a medium-sized, vibrant green parrot known for its distinctive black head and long tail. These social birds are often found in flocks, producing loud, raucous calls as they fly or forage in trees.
