White-necked Parakeet
NameWhite-necked Parakeet
Common NameWhite-necked Parakeet
Scientific NamePyrrhura albipectus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is primarily green, with a dark brown crown and a prominent white band or collar around the neck. The ear-coverts are a striking orange-yellow. A distinctive red patch is visible on the flanks, and the primary feathers are blue. The tail is green with a reddish-brown tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of harsh, screeching, and chattering calls, often given in flight or while perched in groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area in the Andes of southern Ecuador, specifically in the provinces of Azuay and Morona-Santiago.
Identifying Featureswhite collar, orange-yellow ear-coverts, red flank patch, dark brown crown, green body, blue primary feathers
Description
This medium-sized parakeet is predominantly green with a distinctive white collar and bright orange-yellow ear-coverts. It is typically found in humid montane forests, often foraging in small, noisy flocks.
