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Green Parakeet
Psittacara holochlorus

Origin: Mexico
Character: Active
Life expectancy: 22 years.
Height: Of 28 to 30.5 cm..


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Among 28 and 30.5 cm.. of length and a weight of 232 g..
The Green Parakeet (Psittacara holochlorus) is a medium-sized Parrot with the wings in sharp form and the tail long and stitch. Its plumage is bright green, and can present several pens red or orange in the neck. In general, the underwing-coverts are metallic greenish-yellow color, While the the flight feathers and the bottom sides of the the tail feathers are yellow-olive. Presents a eye ring pale beige and the irises orange, the legs yellowish brown.

It has no sexual dimorphism.

The immature has irises Brown color.

Subspecies description:

  • Psittacara holochlorus brewsteri

    (Nelson, 1928) – Plumage, in general, darker green than that of the species nominal, with yellowish green tint and bluish suffusion at the crown.


  • Psittacara holochlorus holochlorus

    (Sclater,PL, 1859) – The species nominal.

Habitat:

Video – "Green Parakeet" (Psittacara holochlorus)

Psittacara holochlorus (green spider) pets of my niece.
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The Green Parakeet, as well as their subspecies, avoid moist lowland forests; Instead, prefer deciduous forests and gallery forests, scrub, clear and the edges of the forest.

In East Mexico, mainly seen in upland forest with some movements toward deciduous forests at elevations lower than during the non-breeding season. Registered to 2.100 meters in Mexico (the subspecies ยซbrewsteriยป at altitudes between 1,250 and 2,000m).

Views in flocks outside the breeding season, sometimes in groups of more of 100 birds, being larger groupings in places where food is abundant.

Reproduction:

The nests of the Green Parakeet they are located in tree cavities (for example, cavities made by woodpeckers), crack in rocks, holes in buildings or termite mounds. Colonial nesting reported in caves in the East of Mexico.

The breeding season has been recorded in the month of January to the East of Mexico (young in the nest); in April in Tamaulipas, to the South of Mexico.

The clutch most common consists of four eggs.

Food:

Diet Green Parakeet is based on seeds, nuts, berries and fruits; reported foods include the fruits of Myrica mexicana, seeds of Mimosa and corn (they can be destructive with their crops).

Distribution:

Size of the area of distribution (reproduction / resident): 275.000 km2

Disjunct in slope populations of the Atlantic, from the East of Nuevo Leรณn and Tamaulipas at the center of Veracruz; Southeast of Veracruz, is of Oaxaca and to the East of Chiapas; Southwest of Chihuahua, North of Sinaloa and South of Sonora.

Some specimens settled in cities in southeastern Texas; It is not clear if they come from Pet escapes or are wild vagrant who emigrated from the North of Mexico. It is generally not migratory, but you can scroll to get food.

Subspecies distribution:

  • Psittacara holochlorus brewsteri

    (Nelson, 1928) – Mountains of Northwest of Mexico, to the South of Sonora, Northeast of Sinaloa and South of Chihuahua.


  • Psittacara holochlorus holochlorus

    (Sclater,PL, 1859) – The species nominal.

Conservation:

โ€ข Red List category of the UICN current: Least concern

โ€ข Population trend: Decreasing

The population of the Green Parakeet It is suspected that it is between a slow to moderate decline due to the expansion of intensive farming and capture for the wild bird trade (Juniper and Parr 1998).

The State of conservation, globally, regards it as a kind of Least concern because it is abundant and widely distributed. It is considered one endangered species within the Mexican law by its restricted distribution. Nest boxes they have been provided in the South of Texas nest (Brush 2007).

The world population is estimated at 200.000 mature individuals.

Although it is not as popular as other large amazon parrots, the Green Parakeet is maintained as pet by the local population; have also been exported as pets to the United States. Although there are no accumulated figures, during the period of 9 months between October of 1979 and June of 1980, 327 birds were imported to the United States (Roete et to the. 1982).

While the loss of habitat It is probably the factor affecting the population of the Green Parakeet, their capture for the bird trade It is likely to be negative at the local level.

With the signing of the Wild birds Protection Act of 1991, the Green Parakeet can not be imported to the EE.UU. unless they are part of a breeding program authorized.

The marketing of all the species Mexican species parrots (parakeets, parrots and macaws) is banned in Mexico. Since the year 2008 It is a federal crime to catch, sell, buy this type of animal.

"Green Parakeet" in captivity:

Maintained as pet by the locals although its marketing is prohibited in Mexico.

The illegal trade in parrots and macaws is held thanks to demand from consumers. If the demand for these wild species is reduced, then the offer would be reduced and therefore the illegal capture.

According to sources, a specimen lived 21,8 years in captivity

Alternative names:

– Green Parakeet, Cut-throat Parakeet, Green Conure, Green Parakeet (Green), Red-collared Parakeet, Red-throated Conure (English).
– Conure verte, Perriche verte (French).
– Grรผnsittich (German).
– Periquito-verde (Portuguese).
– Aratinga Verde, perico mexicano, Perico Verde, Perico Verde Mexicano, Periquito verde (espaรฑol).
– perico mexicano, Perico Verde Mexicano (Mexico).
– Perico Verde (Nicaragua).
– Periquito verde (Honduras).

Philip Sclater
Philip Sclater

scientific classification:


– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittacidae
– Genus: Psittacara
– Scientific name: Psittacara holochlorus
– Citation: (Sclater, PL, 1859)
– Protonimo: Conurus holochlorus


Green Parakeet pictures:

Aratinga-Verde-(5)
Aratinga-Verde-(4)
Aratinga-Verde-(3)
Green Parakeet (Aratinga holochlora), McAllen, Texas
Parrots in the world

Species of the genus Psittacara

Sources:

– Avibase
– Parrots of the World โ€“ Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife

– Photos:

(1) – Green Parakeet From The Crossley ID Guide Eastern Birds By Richard Crossley (Richard Crossley) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(2) – Green Parakeet by Vince Smith – Flickr
(3) – Aratinga verde by G. Lasley/Vireo – audubon.org
(4) – Aratinga verde by G. Lasley/Vireo – audubon.org
(5) – Aratinga holochlora (Psittacara holochlorus) – Bellas Aves de El Salvador –

– Sounds: Peter Boesman (Xeno-canto)

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Black-capped Parakeet
Pyrrhura rupicola

Origin: Peru, Bolivia, Brazil
Character: Active
Life expectancy: 15 to 25 years.
Height: 25 cm..

Should be noted that until the year 1981, The Blackcap Parakeet was considered a rarity in poultry farming.. From that date began to be imported in quantity although at a very high price.

Black-capped Parakeet

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25 cm. length and 70 g. weight.

The Black-capped Parakeet (Pyrrhura rupicola) has the lores, the forecrown and the Crown, blackish brown; cheeks, ear-coverts and supercilii area, of color olive beige; back of the neck brown with narrow pale edges.

Upperparts green. External primary coverts, alula and leading edge of the wings bright red; other coverts mainly green. The flight feather, mainly bluish green, by top with narrow black tips; grey dark below.

Underwing-coverts green. The throat feathers, sides neck and top of the chest, Black base with wide white margins, becoming yellowish-white at the bottom of the chest and almost no formation of continuous pale band; belly and undertail-coverts green with brown stain in the center of the belly. Upper, the tail mainly green.

Black-capped Parakeet

The bill slaty-grey; Cere pale grey; bare periophthalmic off-white; irises brown; legs blackish.

Both sexes similar.

The immature has primary coverts almost completely green, as well as the leading edge of the wings.

Subspecies description:

  • Pyrrhura rupicola rupicola

    (Tschudi, 1844) – The nominal


  • Pyrrhura rupicola sandiae

    (Bond & Meyer de Schauensee, 1944) – It differs from the species nominal much closer to the Gray margins to the feathers of the throat and the front of the neck. These pale fringes measure only 2-2,5 mm. wide (specimens with new plumage) in comparison with the 4-5 mm of the nominal species. Like this, the dark basal portion of these pens is more prominent. It also, the whitish edges to the feathers of the back of the neck they are practically obsolete and the sides of the neck much smaller.

Habitat:

Video – "Black-capped Parakeet" (Pyrrhura rupicola)

PYRRHURA RUPICOLA TAUGHT
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It lives in the Amazon rainforest., including formations of vรกrzea and the Mainland, below 300 m. Visits have been recorded in the East of the Andes. Fly in flocks of 30 individuals, or small groups in reproductive age.

Reproduction:

It is believed that it can nest in the months of February-March, although the copulation of observed during the month of September. Sunset until the seven eggs in captivity than hatch during 23 to 24 days.

Food:

Usually feed in the canopy but no specific information on diet or breeding.

Distribution:

Can be seen in the Western basin of the amazon. There has been in the East of Peru from the South of Loreto until Mother of God and Puno, and in the North of Bolivia in Pando.

Also distributed in Peace and the Yungas and in the lowlands of the North of Beni, from the East to the border with Rondร ยดnia in Brazil, with a record until the date in the extreme west of Brazil (Rio Branco, Acre).

In general common (Perhaps more scarce on the edges of the range), but it can be locally decreasing due to the alteration of its habitat.

Subspecies distribution:

  • Pyrrhura rupicola rupicola

    (Tschudi, 1844) – The nominal


  • Pyrrhura rupicola sandiae

    (Bond & Meyer de Schauensee, 1944) – Southeast of Peru, West end of Brazil and North of Bolivia.

Conservation:

State of conservation โ“˜

Near-threatened Near Threatened โ“˜ (UICN)โ“˜

โ€ข Red List category of the UICN current: Near-threatened

โ€ข Population trend: Decreasing

The Parrot Capirotada world population size has not been quantified, but this species is described as "quite common" (Stotz et to the. (1996).

This species is suspected that may be losing from the 13,7 to the 15,5% of their habitat within its distribution over three generations (18 years) based on a model of deforestation of the Amazon (Soares-Filho et to the., 2006, Bird et to the. 2011). Given the susceptibility of this species to be hunted or trapped, leads to the suspicion of a probable decline in population close to the 30% in three generations.

"Black-capped Parakeet" in captivity:

Should be noted that until the year 1981, the Black-capped Parakeet It was considered a rarity in aviculture. From that date began to be imported in quantity although at a very high price.

Their behavior Active, his sympathetic character, their robustness and ease of reproduction attached to the made of own a voice very little annoying, they make an excellent animal for those poultry producers who are initiated into this wonderful hobby. These qualities allow us to intuit that if raised by hand they could be lovely pets.. It is sad to observe that, too often, the main maxim that justifies poultry farming "play to preserve" becomes "play to sellโ€.

Alternative names:

– Black-capped Parakeet, Black capped Parakeet, Black-capped Conure, Rock Conure, Rock Parakeet (English).
– Conure ร  cape noire, Perriche ร  cape noire, Perruche ร  cape noire (French).
– Schwarzkappensittich, Schwarzkappen-Sittich (German).
– tiriba-rupestre (Portuguese).
– Cotorra Capirotada, Perico de Frente Negra (espaรฑol).
– Wewey, Aboro gushรณus (Chimane).


scientific classification:

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– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittacidae
– Genus: Pyrrhura
– Scientific name: Pyrrhura rupicola
– Citation: (Tschudi, 1844)
– Protonimo: Conurus rupicola

Images "Black-capped Parakeet"

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Especies del gรฉnero Pyrrhura

Sources:

– Avibase
– Parrots of the World โ€“ Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife

– Photos:

(1) – Pyrrhura rupicola sandiae by pedroduarte
(2) – Maroon-tailed Parakeet ssp. (in front); and Pyrrhura rupicola, Black-capped Parakeet (behind) by John Gerrard Keulemans [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

– Sounds: (Xeno-canto)

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Yellow-chevroned parakeet
Brotogeris chiriri

Origin: Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina
Character: Activos
Life expectancy: 15 to 20 years.
Height: 20-25 cm..

Yellow-chevroned parakeet

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20-25 cm.. length and 72 g. of weight.
The Yellow-chevroned parakeet (Brotogeris chiriri) has a plumage, in general, bright green; the underparts They are of a paler green and lower coverts are yellowish-green.

The wings They are of a slightly darker green, with the yellow border, visible when wings remain bent or when the bird is in flight. Their bill, hook-shaped, is orange-brown and legs and feet, pinkish gray. The eye rings They are creamy white and eyes dark browns.
It is intimately related to the Canary-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris versicolurus). In fact, it was considered conspรฉcifica (owned or belonging to the same species) until 1997.

The females sexually dimorphic and are not to be sexed, either surgically or by DNA.

The immature are similar to adults but have the tail shorter and the bill It is a darker brown.

Taxonomic note:

      Until 1997, some taxonomists considered the Canary-winged Parakeet and Yellow-chevroned parakeet belonging to the same species. Even though the Yellow-chevroned parakeet It has the same secondary covert yellow feathers that can be seen in the Canary-winged Parakeet – no white in the primary wing feathers.

Description 2 subspecies:

  • Brotogeris chiriri behni

    (Neumann, 1931) – Similar to the nominal species, except that they are slightly larger; the body green lacks the yellow dye.


  • Brotogeris chiriri chiriri

    (Vieillot, 1818) – Nominal.

Habitat:

Video – "Yellow-chevroned parakeet" (Brotogeris chiriri)

Catita is still alive ( Brotogeris chiriri) : food and voice.
Watch this video on YouTube.

They are mainly below 1000 m, locally up 2500 meters in a variety of habitats including humid forests, seasonal and coastal, Pantanal, savannah and city parks. reported to 2500 meters in arid areas.

Usually, traveling in flocks; in such small groups as 2 to 4 birds, but they have been observed to 20. They are described as small parrots assets, entertaining to watch.

Reproduction:

Nest usually in the cavities of trees or in tree termite nests. They also form nesting tunnels in dead palm fronds..

Once a nest It has been located and correctly "prepared" by the couple, It is performed the laying, between 4 and 5 eggs. after breeding, the Yellow-chevroned parakeet they form large communal huts until the next breeding season.

Food:

In their natural habitats, feed of seeds (including outbreaks), fruit as berries and figs and flowers. Also consume nectar, insects and their larvae. Often they are seen visiting barreiros (areas where there is soil rich in minerals) and the banks of the rivers to feed on the soil.

Distribution:

Size of its range (breeding/resident ): 5,670,000 km2

Distributed inside East Brazil to the East of Bolivia, Paraguay and North of Argentina, in Formosa, Chaco, Missions and North of Currents. Introduced populations in Miami, Florida and California.

Distribution 2 subspecies:

  • Brotogeris chiriri behni

    (Neumann, 1931) – Center of Bolivia to the Northwest of Argentina, in Salta.


  • Brotogeris chiriri chiriri

    (Vieillot, 1818) – Nominal.

Conservation:

State of conservation โ“˜

minor concern Minor Concern โ“˜ (UICN)โ“˜

โ€ข Current category of the Red List of the UICN: Least concern.

โ€ข Population trend: Stable.

Rationale for the Red List category

This species has a extremely large range and, therefore, it does not approach the thresholds of vulnerability under the criteria of size range (Extension <20,000 km2 combinada con un tamaรฑo de rango decreciente o fluctuante, extensiรณn / calidad de hรกbitat o tamaรฑo de poblaciรณn y un pequeรฑo nรบmero De lugares o fragmentaciรณn severa). La demographic trend appears to be stable and, therefore, the species does not approach the thresholds Vulnerable under the criteria of population trend (> 30% decline over ten years or three generations). The population size has not been quantified, but it is not believed to be close to the thresholds for Vulnerable under the criterion of population size (<10.000 individuos maduros con un descenso continuo estimado> 10% in ten years or three generations or a population structure). For these reasons the species is evaluated as the least concern.

Justification of the population

The size of the world's population has not been quantified, but this species is described as ยซquite commonยป (Stotz et to the., 1996).

Justification of trend

They suspected that the population is stable in absence of evidence of any decline or threatens substantial.

"Yellow-chevroned parakeet" in captivity:

Today is Rare.

Since the late sixties to mid-seventies, more than 260.000 these were parakeets imported from South America for the pet trade. At that moment, the Yellow-chevroned parakeet It was the most imported parrot. They settled in California (Los Angeles, San Francisco) self-sustaining populations Yellow-chevroned parakeet released or escapes; populations also in Florida (Miami), as well as Connecticut and New York City.

The Chirirรญ Kitten appears to be better suited to its adopted habitat than its closely related cousin., the the Canary-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris versicolurus).

The Canary-winged Parakeet It has declined considerably since the early 80, while the Yellow-chevroned parakeet It has established itself in different habitats.

In 2002, the population of Yellow-chevroned parakeet in the area of Los Angeles, California It was estimated at 400 individuals. In the Florida, They have prospered more than any other place in the United States – there have been huge flocks, several hundred of them. The species is also quite established in the city center Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which he was also introduced.

Alternative names:

– Yellow-chevroned Parakeet, Chiriri Parakeet, Yellow chevroned Parakeet (English).
– Toui ร  ailes jaunes, Conure ร  ailes jaunes, Perruche ou, Toui ร  miroir jaune, Toui chiriri (French).
– Gelbflรผgelsittich, Kanarienflรผgelsittich (German).
– periquito-de-encontro-amarelo, periquio-de-encontro-amarelo, periquito-de-asa-amarela, tuรญ-chiriri (Portuguese).
– Catita chiriri, Catita Chirirรญ, Catita chรญriri (espaรฑol).
– Catita chirirรญ (Argentina).
– Catita chiriri, Catita chรญriri (Paraguay).
– Tu’รฎ Chyryry (Guarani).

scientific classification:

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittacidae
– Genus: Brotogeris
– Scientific name: Brotogeris chiriri
– Citation: (Vieillot, 1818)
– Protonimo: Psittacus chiriri

Images Catita Chiriri:

Catita-Chiriri-(9)
Catita-Chiriri-(8)
Catita-Chiriri-(7)
Catita-Chiriri-(6)
Catita-Chiriri-(5)
Catita-Chiriri-(4)
Catita-Chiriri-(3)
Catita-Chiriri-(2)

Parrots in the world

Species of the genus Brotogeris

Sources:

– Avibase
– Parrots of the World โ€“ Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife

– Photos:

(1) – A Yellow-chevroned Parakeet in Sarutaiรก, Sao Paulo, Brazil By Dario Sanches [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(2) – A pet Yellow-chevroned Parakeet By Wagner Machado Carlos Lemes from Goiรขnia, Brazil [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(3) – A Yellow-chevroned Parakeet perching in a tree By Paulo Barradas (Brotogeris chiririUploaded by Sno whom You nradio) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(4) – A Yellow-chevroned Parakeet in Goiรขnia, Goiรกs, Brazil By Delcio Gonรงalves from Goiรขnia, Brazil (A corn diferenteUploaded by Snowmanradio) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(5) – Parakeet yellow meeting. Photo taken in the hinterlands of the Sucuriรบ River By Deusdedith de Souza Alves Filho DehAlves (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(6) – Yellow-chevroned Parakeet (Brotogeris chiriri)(Left) and Peach-fronted Parakeet (Aratinga aurea)(Right) on Combretum flowers By Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(7) – A Yellow-chevroned Parakeet in Brazil By Alastair Rae (Flickr: Yellow-chevroned Parakeet) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(8) – A Yellow-chevroned Parakeet in Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. It is perching on the stem of a mango, which it has been eating By Alexandre Pereira [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(9) – A Yellow-chevroned Parakeet on Erythrina velutina By Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa (… on Erythrina velutina) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

– Sounds: Fernando Igor de Godoy (Xeno-canto)

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Turquoise-winged Parrotlet
Forpus spengeli

Origin: Colombia
Character: Social
Life expectancy: 10-12 years.
Height: 12โ€“13 cm.

Turquoise-winged Parrotlet

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Turquoise-winged Parrotlet

12โ€“13 cm. length and 28 g. of weight.
The male of the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet (Forpus spengeli) It has shades of blue at the bottom of the back, still it rump of a turquoise hue; turquoise / blue with purple on the underwing-coverts and axillary.

The wing coverts are dark green. Primary coverts are violet; wing edge bright green. Supracaudals coverts are bright green; undertail-coverts, bright yellow. Dark brown eyes with iris gray; flesh-colored legs; peak light colored horn.

The female It is green instead of blue; their face is green / yellow, It is his forecrown yellower.

taxonomy:

Until now treated as conspecific the species Forpus xanthopterygius, or sometimes as a subspecies of Forpus passerinus, or a subspecies of Forpus cyanopygius. differs, However, of the Forpus xanthopterygius in pale turquoise against the rich color tone blue rump and of the wing-coverts of the male; in the dark blue, against the rich blue color in underwing-coverts of the male; the forecrown and lores yellow in female.

  • Sound of the Turquoise-winged Parrotlet.

Habitat:

they prefer forested habitats drier as open forests and riparian, closed caatinga; Also they found in savannas, palm groves, semiarid scrub and grassland areas.

With feed in open areas and sometimes on the floor. Highly social; found in groups of up 50 individuals.

Reproduction:

Breeding season, May-August. Clutch, 3-7 eggs.

Food:

Diet Turquoise-winged Parrotlet in their natural environment it is composed of fruit of Cecropia, seeds of Mikania and tremble mirantha and flowers of Ambrosia and Marcgravia.

Distribution:

Size of its range (breeding/resident): 29.200 km2

Restricted north of Colombia, from the coastal region Caribbean western and southern mountains Santa Marta, Atlantic, south along the Magdalena river in Bolรญvar and Cรฉsar.

Conservation:

โ€ข Current category of the Red List of the UICN: Least concern.

โ€ข Population trend: Decreasing.

Justification of the Red List of the Category

State of conservation โ“˜

minor concern Minor Concern โ“˜ (UICN)โ“˜

Although this species may have a small range, It not believed to approach the thresholds for vulnerable under the range size criterion (extent of occurrence <20.000 km2 combinan con un tamaรฑo gama disminuciรณn o fluctuante, hรกbitat medida / calidad, o tamaรฑo de la poblaciรณn y un pequeรฑo nรบmero de localidades o fragmentaciรณn severa). La tendencia de la poblaciรณn no se conoce, pero la poblaciรณn no se cree que estรฉ disminuyendo con la rapidez suficiente como para acercarse a los umbrales del criterio tendencia de la poblaciรณn (> 30% decrease of more than ten years or three generations). The population size has not been quantified, but it is not believed to approach the thresholds for Vulnerable according to the criterion of population size (<10.000 individuos maduros con una disminuciรณn continua estima en> 10% in ten years or three generations, or a specific population structure). For these reasons, the species is evaluated as Least concern.

Justification of the population

The world's population has not been quantified, but this species is described as rare and local (Juniper and Parr 1998).

Justification trend

The population trend is unknown, but according to some reports, the species may be declining. (Juniper and Parr 1998).

"Turquoise-winged Parrotlet" in captivity:

Rare.

Alternative names:

– Blue-winged Parrotlet (spengeli), Blue-winged Parrotlet (Turquoise-winged), Green-rumped Parrotlet (spengeli), Turquoise-winged Parrotlet (English).
– Toui de Spengel, Toui de Spix (spengeli), Toui รฉtรฉ (spengeli) (French).
– Tรผrkisflรผgel-Sperlingspapagei (German).
– Turquoise-winged Parrotlet (Portuguese).
– Cotorrita aliturquesa (espaรฑol).


scientific classification:

Gustav Hartlaub

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittacidae
– Genus: Forpus
– Scientific name: Forpus xanthopterygius spengeli
– Citation: (Hartlaub, 1885)
– Protonimo: Psittacula spengeli

Images Turquoise-winged Parrotlet:

Parrots in the world

Species of the genus Forpus

Turquoise-winged Parrotlet (Forpus spengeli)


Sources:

– Avibase
– Parrots of the World โ€“ Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife

– Photos:

(1) – Forpus xanthopterygius spengeli (24-3-15 Loro Parque) by bar – Flickr
(2) – (above) Psittacula spengleri [sic] = Forpus xanthopterygius spengeli (Hartlaub, 1885), ?โ™‚ (below) Psittacula cyanochlora = Forpus passerinus cyanochlorus (Schlegel, 1864), โ™‚ by Joseph Smit [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

– Sounds: ndrew Spencer, XC165598. accessible www.xeno-canto.org/165598

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Carolina Parakeet โ€ 
Conuropsis carolinensis

Origin: United States
Character: Social
Life expectancy: 30 years
Height: 32 to 34 cm.

Carolina parrot

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Description:

32 to 34 cm. length and 280 g. of weight.

Male and female adults of Carolina parrot (Conuropsis carolinensis) They were identical in plumage, however males were slightly larger than females.

Most of the plumage It was green with underparts light green. The primary feathers They were mainly green, but with yellow edges in outer primary. The shoulders They were yellow, continuing along the outer edge of the wings. The the thighs They were green and yellow up to the feet. The legs and feet They were light brown. The most distinctive feature of this species was the forecrown and face orange. The feathers orange spread to behind the eyes and upper cheeks (lores). The skin around the eyes It was white and bill They were pale flesh color. The plumage of the head It was completely bright.


Carolina parrot

The immature They differed slightly in coloration of adults. The face and all body They were green, with underparts paler. They lacked yellow or orange plumage on the face, wings and thighs. The young were covered in mouse-gray gray, up to approximately 39-40 days when the wings and queues green. The chicks had full adult plumage around 1 aรฑo de edad.

Subspecies description:

  • Conuropsis carolinensis carolinensis โ€ 

    (Linnaeus, 1758) – Nominal.


  • Conuropsis carolinensis ludoviciana โ€ 

    (Gmelin, 1788) –

Habitat:

The habitats Preferred of Carolina parrot were the heavily vegetated and heavily forested lands that bordered swamps and rivers.. These parrots also lived on agricultural land and ate the crops.. Anidaban in large groups of hollow shafts. The forests of sicomoro and swamp cypress. (ยป Parakeetsยป, 2000; Fuller, 2001; Mauler, 2001; Snyder and Russell, 2002)

They were traveling in flocks of 100 to 1000 birds. Anidaban up 30 birds in a nest. They were supposed to be Monogamie. It was about very social birds, it was probably one of the many factors that led to their extinction. When a man shot a bird, fellow herd member flitted over his lost flock, making them vulnerable too. Farmers were shooting all flock to save their crops. It is doubtful that the Carolina parrot migrated, as seen in the northern states during the cold winters. They were attracted to salt pacifiers and were observed ingesting saline waters., earth and sand.

The Carolina parrot They are walking, They are jumping and climbing trees using their beaks as a third leg. Its flight was registered as a fast and elegant, but very noisy as birds rarely stayed silent during flight. Were involved in cleaning and grooming to keep their social cohesion. During the day they rested, slept or sunbathed. They fed in the morning and evening. (ยซParakeetsยป, 2000;ยปNature Serve, Conuropsis carolinensisยป, 2005; Howell, 1932; Rising, 2004; Snyder and Russell, 2002; Strattersfield y Capper, 2000)

Reproduction:

Some sources say that Carolina parrot they were Monogamie, having only one partner for life. But, no studies were conducted on mating systems and many birds apparently shared nests. (Laycock, Audobon Magazine, March of 1969; Snyder and Russell, 2002)

There is little information available upon the reproduction of this species. They reproduced in spring, producing 2 to 5 eggs These perpetual Nidada, which then incubaban during 23 days. (Snyder and Russell, 2002; Snyder and Russell, 2002)

Food:

The Carolina parrot ate mainly seeds of genre Xanthium. They also consumed the fruits and seeds many other plants, as well as flower buds and, occasionally, insects. They were recorded as ruin of many fruit crops. They would pluck the immature fruit from the tree and eat the seeds. Flocks could ruin the fruit of a tree in a matter of minutes. When they ate, the Carolina parrot They are taking food with their beaks, they placed them in their claws and held them while using their beaks to eat them.. (Greenway, JR. 1967; Howell, 1932; Snyder and Russell, 2002; Strattersfield y Capper, 2000; Greenway, JR. 1967; Howell, 1932; Snyder and Russell, 2002; Strattersfield y Capper, 2000)

Distribution:

the former Conuropsis carolinensis It was found from southern Florida until North Carolina and in coastal areas as far north as New York City. The Carolina parrot he was in the states Gulf as far west as Texas eastern and northern along the rivers Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi and Ohio and its tributaries. They were also recorded in South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and W.V.. The westernmost appearances were in eastern Colorado. (ยป Nature Serve, Conuropsis carolinensisยป, 2005; Fuller, 2001; Laycock, Audobon Magazine, March of 1969; Snyder and Russell, 2002)

Subspecies distribution:

  • Conuropsis carolinensis carolinensis โ€ 

    (Linnaeus, 1758) – Nominal.


  • Conuropsis carolinensis ludoviciana โ€ 

    (Gmelin, 1788) – Paler overall than the nominal.

Conservation:

This species was previously in the southeastern United States, but now it is EXTINCT, primarily as a result of persecution. The last wild records are of the subspecies Conuropsis carolinensis ludoviciana in 1910.

The main causes of extinction of the species were the persecution (for feeding, crop protection, poultry production and trade of hats for ladies), and also deforestation (especially lowland), probably aggravated by his gregarious nature (Saikku 1991), and competition with introduced bees (McKinley 1960).

"Carolina Parakeet โ€ " in captivity:

One of the reasons for his extinction was the hunting of birds in the wild before their attempt to breed in captivity to sell them as pets, possibly because it was more profitable for them and it was difficult for them to breed in captivity. They could live up to 30 years in captivity.

Alternative names:

– Carolina Conure, Carolina Parakeet, Carolina Paroquet, Louisiana Parakeet (English).
– Conure de Caroline, Perriche ร  tรชte jaune, Perruche ร  tรชte jaune, Perruche de la Caroline du Sud (French).
– Carolinasittich, Karolinasittich (German).
– Periquito-da-carolina (Portuguese).
– Cotorra de Carolina (espaรฑol).


scientific classification:

Carlos-Linnaeus
Carl Linnaeus

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittacidae
– Genus: conuropsis
– Scientific name: Conuropsis carolinensis
– Citation: (Linnaeus, 1758)
– Protonimo: Psittacus carolinensis

Carolina Parakeet Images:

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Cotorra-de-Carolina-(2)

Parrots in the world

Sources:

– Avibase
– Parrots of the World โ€“ Forshaw Joseph M
– Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
– Birdlife
– Animal Diversity Web

– Photos:

(1) – axidermied Carolina Parakeet. Teaching and research collections, Laval University Library By Cephas (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(2) – Conuropsis carolinensis (Linnaeus, 1758) – the extinct Carolina parakeet (mount, public display, Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, Illinois, USA). By James St. John (Conuropsis carolinensis (Carolina parakeet) 2) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(3) – Mounted specimen of Conuropsis carolinensis, Museum Wiesbaden, Germany By Fritz Geller-Grimm (Own work) [CC BY-SA 2.5], via Wikimedia Commons
(4) – Taxodermic bird specimen in the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, USA. By Daderot (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons
(5) – Conuropsis carolinensis Linnaeus, 1758 by Huub Veldhuijzen van Zanten / Naturalis [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
(6) – Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis) by Biodiversity Heritage Library – Flickr

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Amazonian Parrotlet
Nannopsittaca dachilleae

Origin: Peru, Bolivia, Brazil
Character: shy
Life expectancy: ----
Height: 12 cm..

Cotorrita Amazรณnica

Content

Description:


Anatomy-parrots

Very small size, 12 cm.. height.

The Amazonian Parrotlet (Nannopsittaca dachilleae) has pointed wings, something square tail. Distinguishable from this species is the forehead and Crown with blue dye, feet and pink Bill, area naked clear around the eye. Usually green body on the back, and more yellowish belly.

Sound of the Amazonian Parrotlet.

Habitat:

Common and abundant in riparian forest, until the 300 m. Possibly associated with the guadua. They fly low over rivers in small, compact flocks of 3 to 12 individuals.

Seen climbing on trees.

They are presumed to nest in clumps of bromeliads or other epiphytes..

Calls are described as acute, they sound very similar to the chicks of birds of farm.

Distribution:

It is found in the western part of the Amazon basin, from southern and southeastern Peru to northwestern Bolivia. Probably West of Brazil.

Cotorrita amazonica

It is a scarce bird that rarely has photographed. The conservation of the rainforest is crucial to their survival. There are many threats to the ecosystem of the Amazonian Parrotlet, harvesting the Guaua bamboo, the Habitat fragmentation and pollution.

Conservation:


Near-threatened


According to the IUCN categories it is considered as Near Threatened. (NT). Deforestation, mainly for colonization, logging and mining, affect their populations.

Alternative names:

– Manu Parrotlet o Amazonian Parrotlet (English)
– Amazonaspapagei, Amazonassittich, Urwaldsittich (Germany)
– Toui de D’Achille, Toui de l’Amazone (France)
– Periquito-da-amazรดnia (Brazil).
– Periquito-da-Amazรดnia (Portugal).
– Periquito Amazรณnico (Peru).


scientific classification:

– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Psittacidae
– Genus: Nannopsittaca
– Scientific name: Nannopsittaca dachilleae
– Citation: Oโ€™Neill, Munn & Franke, 1991
– Protonimo: Nannopsittaca dachilleae

Images "Amazonian Parrotlet"

Video "Amazonian Parrotlet"


Parrots in the world

Species of the genus Nannopsittaca


"Amazon Parakeet" (Nannopsittaca dachilleae)


Photo: olhares.uol.com.br
Source: Parrot Book, Parrots and macaws Neotropical

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Red-tailed black cockatoo
Calyptorhynchus banksii

Origin: Australia
Character: Desaconfiada
Life expectancy: 40 to 70 years
Height: 55 to 60 cm..

Red-tailed black cockatoo

Content

Description

55 to 60 cm.. length between 570 and 870 weight g.

The adults of the Red-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii) present sexual dimorphism. The male is entirely black, with the exception of the sides of the tail that are of color red glossy. The upper part of the head It is a long Ridge which starts from the front and goes up to the nape. The bill is grey dark.

The females they are slightly smaller. Show a plumage blackish brown with yellow-orange stripes on the tail and the chest. The cheeks and wings they are covered with small yellow spots. The bill is of color bone pale. Lower parts to the tail coverts they are finely excluded in beige.

The youth are similar to the females until they reach the maturity sexual, around the 4 years. Gradually, as they approach this age, YM will acquire their feathers red which gradually replaced their initial feathers in yellow.

Description 5 subspecies

They differ from each other mainly by the size of their beak.

  • Calyptorhynchus banksii banksii

    (Latham, 1790) – Nominal. Grand. Bill dark grey.


  • Calyptorhynchus banksii graptogyne

    (Schodde, Saunders,DA & Homberger, 1989) – It is the smaller of the 5 Subspecies.


  • Calyptorhynchus banksii macrorhynchus

    (Gould, 1843) – Large as it nominal.


  • Calyptorhynchus banksii naso

    (Gould, 1837) – They have wings that seem to be more long and pointy.


  • Calyptorhynchus banksii samueli

    (Mathews, 1917) – Have a size and bill smaller.

Habitat:

Wide variety of habitats. Grasslands and scrub, from the dense rainforests to the forests of acacia and eucalyptus.
Nestbox, These birds are generally dependent on the old eucalyptus, although according to which regions regions, the variety of trees for nesting, could be different.

To feed, flocks of these cockatoos, they penetrate in agricultural lands and orchards, becoming a real plague.
In all parts of the Australian mainland, have been observed seasonal movements.
In the North, most cockatoos flee from high humidity areas during the rainy season.
In other parts of the continent, We are seeing movements directly related to food.
In South Australia, the movements are carried out in the South-North direction and are not necessarily linked to the stations.

Reproduction:

It nests in the hollow of the following trees: MARRI, Jarrah, Wandoo, Karri and Bullich. Eggs are laid on the bottom of a hollow log, up dry branches, between March and December. The cavity can have a depth of one to two meters. The diameter of the entry may vary from 25 to 50 centimeters.

The laying is of an only egg (In rare cases two). The incubation runs by features of the female and lasts between 29 and 31 days.
At birth the chicks are covered by a little and yellow plumage. Most of the time, the second calf is abandoned and eventually dies from lack of food. The surviving offspring is fed by both parents..

Food:

It feeds mainly from seeds, in particular those of Eucalyptus Marri (E. calophylla). Chew small branches, grabs clusters with its legs and โ€œchewsโ€ them to extract the seeds. Strip the remains to the soil, at the foot of the tree. It is a great vegetarian, also eats berries, fruit, some insects and larvae. Occasionally it feeds on plants or varieties introduced as the radish wild, turnips or melons.

Distribution:

Size of the area of distribution (reproduction / resident): 8.680.000 km2

endemic to Australia, where in drier areas.
They are especially prevalent in the northern part of the country. In the South, they are less abundant and more dispersed.

The WPT (World Parrot Trust) contributed funds to a project in the South of Australia for help to save to these birds.

Distribution 5 subspecies

They differ from each other mainly by the size of their beak.

Conservation:

State of conservation โ“˜

minor concern Minor Concern โ“˜ (UICN)โ“˜

โ€ข Current category of the Red List of the UICN: Least concern.

โ€ข Population trend: Decreasing.

In the past it was common, but now it has become rare, It is distributed unevenly in areas that have been significantly reduced.
The decrease is caused by the deforestation, the competition for the nesting with species native and exotic, as well as the fires.

It is believed that the world's population exceeds the 100.000 individuals.
the subspecies graptogyne was estimated to be in less of 1.000 individuals in 1989.
Only the subspecies of the Southwest, Calyptorhynchus banksii naso, is listed as "Vulnerable".

The subspecies Calyptorhynchus banksii banksii is not classified as threatened in all regions.

"Red-tailed black cockatoo" in captivity:

Excellent with a very devoted owner. It can be quite noisy. It has a moderate ability to imitate human sound.
There has been an increase in captive birds in Australia. It is very rare as bird cage.
They can live in 50 to 100 years in captivity. The variety Calyptorhynchus banksii naso, of 25 to 50 years.

Alternative names:

– Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Banksian Cockatoo, Banks’s Black Cockatoo, Black Cockatoo (English).
– Cacatoรจs banksien, Cacatoรจs de Banks (French).
– Rabenkakadu (German).
– Cacatua-negra-de-cauda-vermelha (Portuguese).
– Cacatรบa Colirroja, Cacatรบa Fรบnebre de Cola Roja (espaรฑol).

John Latham
John Latham

scientific classification:


– Order: Psittaciformes
– Family: Cacatuidae
– Genus: Calyptorhynchus
– Scientific name: Calyptorhynchus banksii
– Citation: (Latham, 1790)
– Protonimo: Psittacus Banksii


Images Red-tailed Cockatoo:

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Parrots in the world

Species of the genus Calyptorhynchus
  • Calyptorhynchus banksii
  • —- Calyptorhynchus banksii banksii
  • —- Calyptorhynchus banksii graptogyne
  • —- Calyptorhynchus banksii macrorhynchus
  • —- Calyptorhynchus banksii naso
  • —- Calyptorhynchus banksii samueli
  • Calyptorhynchus lathami
  • —- Calyptorhynchus lathami erebus
  • —- Calyptorhynchus lathami halmaturinus
  • —- Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami

    • Sources:

    – Avibase
    – Parrots of the World โ€“ Forshaw Joseph M
    – Parrots A Guide to the Parrots of the World – Tony Juniper & Mike Parr
    – Birdlife

    – Photos: Laslovarga (commons.wikimedia.org), Wikipedia, Scarlet23 (Wikipedia), Uploaded by Casliber (Wikipedia), Uploaded by Peter Campbell (Wikipedia)

    – Sounds: Nigel Jackett

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    Blue streaked Lory
    Eos reticulata

    Origin: Indonesian
    Character: active and playful
    Life expectancy: 28 to 32 years
    Height: 30 cm..


    Blue streaked Lory

    Content

    Description

    About 30 cm.. length and a weight between 140 and 170 gr.

    Like all species of the genus Eos, the โ€œTanimbar Loryโ€ (Eos reticulata), shows a beautiful plumage mainly red. In adults, a great band blue-violet crosses the region of the eye and continues in the patches that cover the ears, at the sides of the neck.

    The under neck and the mantle they are covered with long, violet-blue stripes.
    The back and tail they are more or less blue red striped.

    The pens and large blankets have terminations in black. The primary is almost entirely black. The tail is brownish black above and below a red opaque.

    The bottom of the wings they have the edge and dark tips. Thighs and flanks they are completely Red. The bill coral red. Iris orange-red. The legs are grey.

    In youth , the feathers the lower parts are aligned blue-black variably. The shield It is covered with blue spots instead of stripes. The bill is brownish Orange. The irises They are brown.

    Habitat:

    The Blue streaked Lory they live mostly in the most wooded areas, including primary and secondary forests. They are also found in coconut plantations, of sago palms, in the mangroves and the cultivated lands.

    It seems that they show a certain attraction for the monsoon forests, relatively open and located in low-lying areas.

    They live alone, in pairs or in small groups of up to ten or more individuals. These are rather shy and discreet, but their presence is often betrayed by the screams produced flocks in flight.

    They have a direct flight, quite fast and composed of many flapping. Often feed on coconut blossom trees and the sago palms.

    Reproduction:

    There is little information of the natural environment. The Blue streaked Lory They typically make 2 or 3 eggs that colouring of 24 to 26 days. The chicks leave the nest after 7 to 8 weeks. But, even after feather, they return regularly to rest awhile. The youth they stay in the family throughout the summer and then join the dormitories where they continue their learning.

    Food:

    They have an exclusively vegetarian diet. They feed on fruits, seeds, buds and immature seeds. His tongue with a brush-shaped end is specialized to collect nectar and pollen.

    Distribution:

    Lori distribution of the Tanimbar
    Is located in Yamdena and Larat, Tanimbar Islands and island of Babar, Indonesian. Introduced in Kai Islands and island of Damar, where has possibly gone.

    Conservation:


    Near-threatened

    – Current IUCN Red List category: Near threatened

    – The population trend: Decreasing

    Habitat loss continues apace in southern Yamdena
    The species is suspected that it is decreasing at a rate of slow to moderate, due to the combined forces of habitat loss and capture.
    It is estimated a population of 220.000 ยฑ 50.000 birds in Yamdena

    Nearly 3000 birds are traded on the international market of birds each year, fact that probably has not caused a decrease in its population. Habitat loss continues however, and this, combined with capture, probably if that will lead to more declines.

    Conservation Actions Proposed:

    – Regularly monitoring at certain sites throughout its range to determine population trends.
    – Investigate the degree of capture and take appropriate measures, including the use of awareness-raising campaigns, to address these issues.
    – Protection of the areas significant of forest right in all the Islands where is distributes the species.

    "Blue streaked Lory" in captivity:

    Lives of 15 to 30 years in the wild; and between 28 and 32 years in captivity.
    Fairly common in the s 1970. Nowadays it is not unusual to see them in captivity.

    Alternative names:

    – Blue streaked Lory, Blue-streaked Lory (ingles).
    – Lori rรฉticulรฉ, Lori ร  raies bleues, Lori striรฉ bleu (French).
    – Strichellori (German).
    – Lรณris-de-crista-azul (Portuguese).
    – Lori de las Tanimbar, Lori Reticulado (espaรฑol).

    scientific classification:

    – Order: Psittaciformes
    – Family: Psittaculidae
    – Scientific name: Eos reticulata
    – Citation: (Muller,S, 1841)
    – Protonimo: Psittacus reticulatus

    โ€œTanimbar Loryโ€ Images:

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    lori-de-las-tanimbar-3
    lori-de-las-tanimbar-4

    Videos "Blue streaked Lory"

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    ยซTanimbar Loryยป (Eos reticulata)


    Sources:
    – Avibase, BirdLife.org, Oiseaux.NET
    – Photos: Wikipedia – Uploaded by Benjamint444 , Jurong Bird Park, Singapore by chong kwang (Wikimedia), Jurong Bird Park, Singapore 2 by Michael Gwyther-Jones (Wikimedia), Photographed by Benjamint444 (Wikimedia), Renรฉ Modery (Wikimedia)
    – Sounds: Mike Catsis (Xeno-canto)

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