Sulphur-winged Parakeet
Sulphur-winged Parakeet
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Hoffmann's Conure is a vibrant green parakeet with a unique yellow patch on its wings and a scaly breast. It is native to Central American cloud forests.
Where to spot
Humid evergreen and cloud forests, primarily at higher altitudes, in Costa Rica and western Panama.
How to spot
Look for these birds foraging in fruit trees. They often travel in noisy flocks, making their presence known through their loud, screeching calls.
When to spot
Year-round, with increased activity during the early hours and late afternoons.
Where to spot
Humid evergreen and cloud forests, primarily at higher altitudes, in Costa Rica and western Panama.
How to spot
Look for these birds foraging in fruit trees. They often travel in noisy flocks, making their presence known through their loud, screeching calls.
When to spot
Year-round, with increased activity during the early hours and late afternoons.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The scientific name honors Karl Hoffmann, a German naturalist. Its alternate common name, Sulphur-winged, refers to the bright yellow patch on its wing.
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