Dressed in a coat of shimmering green, this emerald gem isn’t shy about adding a pop of color. Its belly boasts a cheerful yellowish-green, while its wings are a stunning blend of emerald and sapphire with a hint of blue peeking through at the edges. Unlike some of its flashier conure cousins, the brown-throated parakeet doesn’t have a flamboyant headpiece of feathers. Instead, it has a smooth brow that highlights its intelligent, inquisitive eyes. But don’t be fooled by this simple look – males have a hidden trick up their wings! During the breeding season, a patch of bare skin below their tail transforms into a bright, pale blue, a subtle badge of distinction.
Brown-throated parakeets are sociable creatures, rarely venturing out alone. They prefer the company of their troop, a group that can range from a cozy handful of just a few individuals to a bustling crowd of sometimes 80 birds. Within this troop, there’s a clear pecking order, but unlike some birds, they maintain harmony through friendly gestures like preening each other’s feathers. These feathered friends are also skilled communicators, using a rich vocabulary of chirps, whistles, and squawks to chat with each other. Imagine having different calls for a sneaky snake and a soaring hawk – that’s how sophisticated these little chatterboxes are!
Brown-throated parakeets are clever and curious. They can learn and remember things, which comes in handy when searching for food. They’ve even been observed using tools, like small rocks, to help crack open tough nuts! But what truly brings these birds to life is their playful spirit. Watching them flit through the trees in a flurry of green feathers, wrestling on the ground, or swinging from branches with reckless abandon is a sight to behold.
Distribution
Aruba
Bonaire Sint Eustatius And Saba
Brazil
British Virgin Is.
Colombia
Costa Rica
Curaçao
Dominica
French Guiana
Guadeloupe
Guyana
Martinique
Panama
Sint Maarten
Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
US Virgin Islands
United States
VenezuelaAnything we've missed?
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Terrestrial / Aquatic
Altricial / Precocial
Polygamous / Monogamous
Dimorphic / Monomorphic (size)
Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal
Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Flock
Diet: Carnivore / Frugivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore
Migratory: Yes / No
Domesticated: Yes / No
Dangerous: Yes / No
