Orange-cheeked Parrot
Orange-cheeked Parrot
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The Orange-cheeked Parrot is a medium-sized parrot with predominantly green plumage, notable for its bright orange cheeks and yellow crown. It inhabits the humid forests of South America.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests, including forest edges, in the Guianas, southern Venezuela, northern Brazil, and parts of Colombia.
How to spot
Look for the vibrant orange cheeks and yellow crown. Listen for its high-pitched, somewhat nasal calls. It can be elusive in dense foliage, so patience and good binoculars are useful.
When to spot
Best seen during early morning and late afternoon foraging. It is a resident species.
Where to spot
Humid lowland and foothill forests, including forest edges, in the Guianas, southern Venezuela, northern Brazil, and parts of Colombia.
How to spot
Look for the vibrant orange cheeks and yellow crown. Listen for its high-pitched, somewhat nasal calls. It can be elusive in dense foliage, so patience and good binoculars are useful.
When to spot
Best seen during early morning and late afternoon foraging. It is a resident species.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Orange-cheeked Parrot often forms small, cohesive flocks that fly rapidly and directly through the forest canopy, a behavior typical of many parrot species.
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