Peach-fronted Parakeet
NamePeach-fronted Parakeet
Common NamePeach-fronted Parakeet
Scientific NameEupsittula aurea
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage, paler on the underparts. It has a distinctive orange-peach patch on its forehead, a yellow orbital ring around its dark eyes, and a dark bill. The primary feathers are bluish, visible in flight.
Vocalization / CallProduces a variety of loud, harsh, and often screeching calls, typical of parakeets. These include chattering and squawking notes, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying Featurespeach-orange forehead patch, yellow orbital ring, small size, bright green plumage, loud screeching calls
Description
A small, vibrant green parakeet characterized by a distinctive peach-orange patch on its forehead. It is a social and vocal bird, often found in flocks foraging for seeds and fruits in open woodlands and savannas.
