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File:Green-cheeked Parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae australis), Santa Bárbara, Jujuy, Argentina 1.jpg

Green-cheeked Parakeet

Green-cheeked Parakeet

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1 week ago
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The Green-cheeked Parakeet is a highly popular and common small parakeet found in central South America, characterized by its green cheeks and a red patch on its belly.
Where to spot
Forests, woodlands, and secondary growth in central South America, including Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
How to spot
Look for its green cheeks and the distinct red belly patch. Listen for their loud, chattering, and often varied calls. Often found in noisy flocks.
When to spot
Easily observed throughout the day, particularly active in the mornings and evenings. It is a resident species.
File:Green-cheeked Parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae australis), Santa Bárbara, Jujuy, Argentina 1.jpg
File:Green-cheeked Parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae australis), Santa Bárbara, Jujuy, Argentina 2.jpg
File:Green-cheeked Parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae molinae), Narciso Campero, Bolivia 1.jpg
File:Green-cheeked Parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae molinae), Samaipata, Bolivia 1.jpg
File:Green-cheeked Parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae molinae), Samaipata, Bolivia 2.jpg
File:Pyrrhura molinae -captive-perch-8a-1cp.jpg
File:Pyrrhura molinae -pet with corn cob-8a.jpg
File:Pyrrhura molinae -pineapple mutation -50 days old-6b.jpg
File:Green-cheeked Parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae australis), Santa Bárbara, Jujuy, Argentina 1.jpg
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File:Green-cheeked Parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae australis), Santa Bárbara, Jujuy, Argentina 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Green-cheeked Parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae molinae), Narciso Campero, Bolivia 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Green-cheeked Parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae molinae), Samaipata, Bolivia 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Green-cheeked Parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae molinae), Samaipata, Bolivia 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pyrrhura molinae -captive-perch-8a-1cp.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pyrrhura molinae -pet with corn cob-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pyrrhura molinae -pineapple mutation -50 days old-6b.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Green-cheeked Parakeets are known for their playful and curious personalities, often seen exploring their environment in small groups and interacting with new objects.
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