White-eyed Parakeet
NameWhite-eyed Parakeet
Common NameWhite-eyed Parakeet
Scientific NamePsittacara leucophthalmus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)31.5
Weight (g)155
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage, paler on the underparts. Features a distinct white bare-skin eye-ring and a horn-colored bill. Red feathers are typically present on the bend of the wing, and can also be scattered on the throat and sides of the neck.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of loud, harsh, and screeching calls, often given in rapid series. These calls are characteristic of the species, especially when flying in flocks or perched in groups.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South America, found from Colombia and Venezuela south through Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina, extending to Uruguay.
Identifying Featuresall-green plumage, prominent white eye-ring, horn-colored bill, red feathers on wing bend, loud screeching calls
Description
A medium-sized, predominantly green parakeet characterized by its prominent white eye-ring and horn-colored bill. It often exhibits scattered red feathers on the bend of the wing and sometimes on the neck, and is known for its noisy, social behavior.
