Orange-chinned Parakeet
NameOrange-chinned Parakeet
Common NameOrange-chinned Parakeet
Scientific NameBrotogeris jugularis
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)57.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green, with a small, often inconspicuous, orange patch on the chin. It has a brownish patch on the bend of the wing and blue primary flight feathers, visible when the wings are spread. The bill is pale pinkish.
Vocalization / CallProduces high-pitched, chattering, and somewhat screechy calls, often given in flight or when perched in social groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Central America, ranging from southern Mexico through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, extending into northern South America including Colombia, Venezuela, and parts of Ecuador.
Identifying Featuressmall size, mostly green plumage, subtle orange chin patch, brownish patch on wing bend, pale pinkish bill, chattering calls
Description
This small, vibrant green parakeet is characterized by its short, pointed tail and a subtle orange patch on its chin. It is often observed in noisy flocks, feeding on a variety of fruits, seeds, and flowers in its tropical habitat.
