The Jandaya Parakeet is a striking and colorful medium-sized parrot with a brilliant yellow head and breast, green wings, and a reddish-orange belly. It is endemic to northeastern Brazil.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas in northeastern Brazil.
How to spot
Listen for their loud, raucous calls, which are often the first sign of their presence. Look for them in small flocks flying rapidly through the trees or feeding quietly in the canopy.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon when feeding on fruits and seeds.
Where to spot
Humid lowland forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas in northeastern Brazil.
How to spot
Listen for their loud, raucous calls, which are often the first sign of their presence. Look for them in small flocks flying rapidly through the trees or feeding quietly in the canopy.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon when feeding on fruits and seeds.
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Jandaya Parakeet is known for its playful and curious nature, often seen engaging in acrobatics while foraging or resting.
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