Red-cheeked Parrot
NameRed-cheeked Parrot
Common NameRed-cheeked Parrot
Scientific NameGeoffroyus geoffroyi
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)155
Plumage DetailsThe body is largely bright green. Males feature a vibrant red face and cheeks, with a purple-blue crown. The beak is orange-red. Females have a duller red face and a more brownish-purple crown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, screeching calls and chattering notes, often given in flight or while perched.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, the Solomon Islands, and parts of eastern Indonesia and northern Australia.
Identifying FeaturesRed face and cheeks (more vibrant in males), Purple-blue crown (more pronounced in males), Predominantly green body plumage, Orange-red beak
Description
The Red-cheeked Parrot is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot known for its striking facial coloration. It typically perches in the canopy of tropical forests, feeding on a variety of plant matter.
