Orange-chinned Parakeet
Brotogeris jugularis
The Orange-chinned Parakeet (Brotogeris jugularis) is a common african and new world parrot found in 9 countries, weighing about 63 g. The orange-chinned parakeet, also known as the Tovi parakeet, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
About the Orange-chinned Parakeet
The orange-chinned parakeet, also known as the Tovi parakeet, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found from southern Mexico through Central America into Colombia and Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The orange-chinned parakeet is 18 to 19 cm (7.1 to 7.5 in) long and weighs between 53 and 65 g (1.9 and 2.3 oz). Adults of the nominate subspecies have a bright green head with a bluish wash on the crown, a white eye ring, an orange chin, and a pale bill. The chin patch is often hard to see. Their upperparts and tail are bluish green with brown wing coverts that show as "shoulders" when perched. Their underparts are mostly bright green with bluish vent and thighs. Their underwing coverts are yellow. Immature birds are similar to adults. Subspecies B. j. Voice: The orange-chinned parakeet's common calls are "a high-pitched "klee", shrill "chree" or bisyllabic "chree-chree"" that are given when perched or in flight. It also makes "a fast chattering series "cra-cra-cra-cra-cra"." It makes "a near constant, shrill, harsh chatter."
What the Orange-chinned Parakeet sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Orange-chinned Parakeet can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify an Orange-chinned Parakeet?
- The orange-chinned parakeet is 18 to 19 cm (7.1 to 7.5 in) long and weighs between 53 and 65 g (1.9 and 2.3 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Orange-chinned Parakeet?
- The Orange-chinned Parakeet is a medium sized bird weighing about 63 g.
- Where can you see an Orange-chinned Parakeet?
- The Orange-chinned Parakeet occurs in 9 countries, including Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, El Salvador and Nicaragua.
- What does an Orange-chinned Parakeet sound like?
- You can listen to 2 field recordings of the Orange-chinned Parakeet on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to an Orange-chinned Parakeet?
- The Orange-chinned Parakeet is most easily confused with the Yellow-chevroned Parakeet, the Plain Parakeet and the Cobalt-winged Parakeet.
- Is the Orange-chinned Parakeet endangered?
- The Orange-chinned Parakeet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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