Tui Parakeet

Brotogeris sanctithomae

Least Concern · IUCN Red List

LCLeast ConcernFruitForestCavity nestSmall · 59 g

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The tui parakeet is 17 to 19 cm (6.7 to 7.5 in) long and weighs an average of 59 g (2.1 oz). Adults are mostly green that is yellower on the rump and underparts. They have yellow lores and forehead and a bluish tinge on the face. Their primaries are a darker green than the body and bluish on their underside. Their bill is brown. Subspecies B. s. takatsukasae differs from the nominate only by adding a yellow streak behind the eye. Immature birds are essentially the same as adults. Voice: The tui parakeet's calls include "a high-pitched "klee", shrill "chree" or bisyllabic "chree-chree" fast chattering series "cra-cra-cra-cra-cra"." Members of a flock often call simultaneously.

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When to see the Tui Parakeet

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Where to see the Tui Parakeet

Regular range

The map shades 4 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.

About the Tui Parakeet

The tui parakeet is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and possibly Ecuador.

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