Caica Parrot
Caica Parrot
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The Caica Parrot is a distinctive medium-sized parrot from the Guiana Shield region of South America, recognizable by its dark purplish-blue head and green body. It prefers humid forests.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests, including forest edges and clearings, across the Guianas, southern Venezuela, and northern Brazil.
How to spot
Look for the dark purplish-blue head contrasting with the green body. Listen for their loud, distinctive calls, which often resemble a 'crek-crek-crek'.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly noticeable when flying to or from feeding sites in the morning and late afternoon. It is a resident species.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests, including forest edges and clearings, across the Guianas, southern Venezuela, and northern Brazil.
How to spot
Look for the dark purplish-blue head contrasting with the green body. Listen for their loud, distinctive calls, which often resemble a 'crek-crek-crek'.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly noticeable when flying to or from feeding sites in the morning and late afternoon. It is a resident species.
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Caica Parrots are known to feed on a wide variety of fruits and seeds, often traveling considerable distances within the forest to find fruiting trees.
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