Gaurav Dhir The Tui Parakeet (Brotogeris sanctithomae) is found along the entire length of the Amazon River, as well as its tributaries – specifically the Amazon range of Brazil to eastern Ecuador and northern Bolivia. In the late ’60s and early ’70s, these parakeets were imported into the United States in large numbers until the importation ceased … Read more
The Saffron-headed Parrot (Pionopsitta pyrilia / Gypopsitta pyrilia) is native to the provinces of Zulia, Tachira, Merida and Lara in Venezuela; as well as the eastern slopes of the eastern Andes in Colombia north over northern Colombia to Darien in eastern Panama. Some populations may exist in Ecuador. Its numbers are declining due to habitat … Read more
Rusty-faced Parrots (Hapalopsittaca amazonina amazonina) are endemic to the slopes of the eastern Andes in western Colombia from Magdalena Valley, Hulia north across Norte de Santender to south-west Táchira, northwest Venezuela; and Cundinamarca, Boyacá. This species favors primary forest areas, cloud forests, forests at tree level and podocarpus woods in temperate zone between 1,900 m … Read more
The Rose-faced Parrots (Gypopsitta pulchra) are endemic to western Colombia south to western Ecuador, where they can be found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland or montane forest areas. These endangered parrots are usually hard to spot, as they are well camouflaged by the forest canopy; however, their harsh and shrieking calls may be heard … Read more
The Quaker Parrot (Myiopsitta monachus) is endemic to Central Bolivia and southern Brazil to central Argentina). This parrot got its name from the facial feathering that has a gray bibbed pattern, resembling an old fashioned Quaker costume. The Quaker Parrot is the ONLY parrot species that builds its own nest made of sticks – rather … Read more
The Plum-crowned Parrot (Pionus tumultuosus) is known by a variety of names, including Plum-headed Parrot, White-capped Parrot, White-headed Parrot or Speckle-faced Parrot. The Plum-crowned parrot is probably the most rare and most controversial of the Pionus genus. It is sometimes split into two species, in which case the southern Pionus tumultuosus is referred to as … Read more
The Plain Parakeets (Brotogeris tirica) are endemic to, and common in, southern and eastern Brazil; its range stretching from southern Bahia to Sao Paulo west across southern Minas Gerais to southern Goias. They appear to be restricted to that area of South East Brazil that used to be covered in Atlantic Rain Forest. Their natural … Read more
Parrotlets are miniature parrots that are endemic to South and Central America. In their natural habitat, these social beings usually travel in flocks which, depending on the species, can range from as low as 4 to over 100 birds. Their expected lifespan is 20 – 40 years, provided their needs of daily exercise and healthy … Read more
The Orange-chinned Parakeet (Brotogeris jugularis) – also known as Bee-bee Parrot or Tovi Parakeet – has the most northerly range of the brotogeris family. It is found in the subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and heavily degraded former forest. Its range extends from southern Mexico, south through Central America … Read more
The Maroon-fronted Parrot (Rhynchopsitta terrisi) is endemic to northern Mexico; specifically they can be found in the Sierra Madre Oriental in Nuevo León, Coahuila and Tamaulipas. Maroon-fronted Parrots live in mature pine, mixed conifer as well as pine-oak forests – from 2000 to 3500 meters. Status: This bird is considered vulnerable due to overgrazing and … Read more