White-winged Parakeet
NameWhite-winged Parakeet
Common NameWhite-winged Parakeet
Scientific NameBrotogeris versicolurus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage. The most striking feature is the white primary coverts and yellow secondary coverts on the wings, forming a distinct white and yellow patch. The beak is pale, often pinkish or horn-colored, and the eyes are dark with a pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallKnown for high-pitched, chattering, and screeching calls, often given in flight or while perched in flocks. They produce a variety of contact and alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Amazon basin in South America (Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia). Also has established introduced populations in various urban areas, notably in Florida and California in the United States, and Puerto Rico.
Identifying FeaturesOverall bright green plumage, Distinctive white and yellow patches on the wings, Pale, horn-colored beak, Small size with a relatively short, pointed tail
Description
This small, mostly green parakeet is characterized by its distinctive white and yellow patches on the wings. It is a social bird, often found in flocks, feeding on a variety of plant matter in its native South American range and introduced urban habitats.
