Red-masked Parakeet
Red-masked Parakeet
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The Red-masked Parakeet is a striking green parakeet with an extensive bright red mask covering its face and forehead, and red markings on the wing bend.
Where to spot
Dry and humid forests, semi-open areas, and urban environments along the Pacific slope of western Ecuador and northwestern Peru. Established feral populations in various cities worldwide.
How to spot
Look for noisy flocks flying overhead or foraging in fruiting trees. Their loud, screeching calls are unmistakable. The bright red mask is a clear identification feature.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Dry and humid forests, semi-open areas, and urban environments along the Pacific slope of western Ecuador and northwestern Peru. Established feral populations in various cities worldwide.
How to spot
Look for noisy flocks flying overhead or foraging in fruiting trees. Their loud, screeching calls are unmistakable. The bright red mask is a clear identification feature.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Red-masked Parakeet is a popular pet species and has successfully established large feral populations in many urban areas globally due to escapes.
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- 1901 (Seen in the last 3 months)
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