Socorro Parakeet
NameSocorro Parakeet
Common NameSocorro Parakeet
Scientific NamePsittacara brevipes
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)170
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is uniformly bright green, slightly paler on the underparts. It has a pale, horn-colored bill and a distinctive reddish-brown eye with a pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of loud, harsh, and screeching calls, often given in rapid series, typical of parakeets.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to Socorro Island, part of the Revillagigedo Islands off the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Identifying FeaturesEntirely green plumage, Pale horn-colored bill, Reddish-brown eye with pale eye-ring, Endemic to Socorro Island
Description
The Socorro Parakeet is a medium-sized, entirely green parrot endemic to Socorro Island. These social birds are typically found in small flocks, foraging for seeds and fruits in the island's diverse vegetation.
