Pacific Parakeet
NamePacific Parakeet
Common NamePacific Parakeet
Scientific NameEupsittula canicularis
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)74
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly bright green, becoming a paler yellowish-green on the underparts. A prominent orange patch adorns the forehead, complemented by a small, bright red patch located just behind the eye. The flight feathers show blue on their outer webs, and the beak is pale horn-colored.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, screeching, chattering calls, often given in flight or while perched in flocks, creating a characteristic noisy presence.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Pacific slope of Central America, ranging from western Mexico through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, south to northwestern Costa Rica.
Identifying FeaturesOrange forehead patch, Small red patch behind eye, Pale horn-colored beak, Predominantly green plumage, Small size
Description
This small, vibrant green parakeet is characterized by its distinctive orange forehead and a small red patch behind the eye. Often found in noisy flocks, they inhabit dry forests and open woodlands, feeding on a variety of seeds, fruits, and flowers.
