The Peruvian Parakeet is a distinctive parakeet found in the southwestern Amazon basin, characterized by a greyish head, green body, and a reddish belly. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the Painted Parakeet.
Where to spot
Humid lowland rainforests in southeastern Peru and northwestern Brazil.
How to spot
Look for its greyish head and reddish belly patch. Listen for its high-pitched, chattering calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly noisy in the mornings. It is a resident.
Where to spot
Humid lowland rainforests in southeastern Peru and northwestern Brazil.
How to spot
Look for its greyish head and reddish belly patch. Listen for its high-pitched, chattering calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly noisy in the mornings. It is a resident.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Peruvian Parakeet often forages for fruits and seeds in the mid to upper canopy, sometimes joining mixed-species flocks, displaying social foraging habits.
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