Venezuelan Parakeet
NameVenezuelan Parakeet
Common NameVenezuelan Parakeet
Scientific NamePyrrhura emma
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is primarily green, with a distinctive dark reddish-brown head and a scaly pattern on the nape and upper breast. It features prominent red patches on the bend of the wing and sometimes on the belly. The tail is dark, often with a reddish-brown underside.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of harsh, chattering, and screeching calls, often given rapidly, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the coastal mountains of northern Venezuela, primarily found in the Cordillera de la Costa.
Identifying FeaturesDark reddish-brown head, Scaly pattern on nape and upper breast, Green body plumage, Red patches on the bend of the wing, Small size
Description
The Venezuelan Parakeet is a small, vibrant parrot characterized by its dark head and predominantly green body. It is often found in humid montane forests, typically foraging in small flocks for fruits and seeds.
