Plain Parakeet
Brotogeris tirica
The Plain Parakeet (Brotogeris tirica) is a uncommon african and new world parrot found only in Brazil, weighing about 63 g. The plain parakeet is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
About the Plain Parakeet
The plain parakeet is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Brazil.
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How to identify it
The plain parakeet is 23 to 25 cm (9.1 to 9.8 in) long and weighs about 63 g (2.2 oz). Adults have an essentially all green body, though their nape has a bluish tinge and their undersides have a yellowish one. Their shoulder is bronzy or brownish green and their flight feathers and the underside of their tail are bluish green. Their bill is pinkish with a paler base. Immature birds are similar to adults but with less blue in the wings and a shorter tail. The population in São Paulo state has many individuals with a blue mutation. Voice: The plain parakeet's calls include "a rather high-pitched shrill "cree" or bisyllabic "cra-creep", and a lower-pitched, harsh-sounding "cra-cra-cra"" that are given both from a perch and in flight. Members of a flock often call simultaneously.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Plain Parakeet can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Plain Parakeet?
- The plain parakeet is 23 to 25 cm (9.1 to 9.8 in) long and weighs about 63 g (2.2 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Plain Parakeet?
- The Plain Parakeet is a medium sized bird weighing about 63 g.
- Where can you see a Plain Parakeet?
- The Plain Parakeet is endemic to Brazil, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Plain Parakeet?
- The Plain Parakeet is most easily confused with the Cobalt-winged Parakeet, the Yellow-chevroned Parakeet and the White-winged Parakeet.
- Is the Plain Parakeet endangered?
- The Plain Parakeet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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