Sulphur-winged Parakeet
NameSulphur-winged Parakeet
Common NameSulphur-winged Parakeet
Scientific NamePyrrhura hoffmanni
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsThe body is mostly green, with a prominent red patch on the forehead extending around the eyes. The crown and nape are olive-brown with yellowish scaling, and the ear-coverts are yellowish-white. The primary coverts are yellow, giving the species its common name, and the tail is reddish-brown underneath.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of harsh, chattering, and screeching notes, often delivered rapidly, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying Featurespredominantly green plumage, red patch on forehead and around eyes, yellowish-white ear-coverts, yellow primary coverts (sulphur wings), small size
Description
This small, vibrant parakeet is predominantly green with a distinctive red patch on its forehead and around the eyes. It typically inhabits humid montane forests, often seen foraging in small, noisy flocks.
