Have you ever seen a small, bright green parrot with vivid blue wings flying through the trees? If so, you may have spotted the Cobalt-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris cyanoptera), a beautiful little bird native to Brazil. Though small, measuring about 9 inches (22 centimeters) long and weighing just 2.5-3 ounces (70-85 grams), this parakeet makes up…
You catch a glimpse of bright yellow and green feathers swooping through the canopy of the rainforest. A small parrot with striking golden patches on its wings has landed gracefully on a nearby branch. Meet the Golden-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris chrysoptera), a beautiful tropical bird named for its vivid plumage. Golden-winged Parakeets are endemic to the…
As you gaze up into the emerald canopy of a South American rainforest, you catch a glimpse of bright yellow and green wings flashing by. A flock of energetic little parrots chatters excitedly as they flit through the trees. These vibrantly-colored birds are Yellow-chevroned Parakeets (Brotogeris chiriri), a gregarious and fascinating species native to these…
Have you ever seen a small, colorful parrot with a lot of personality? If so, you may have spotted one of the Brotogeris parakeets. This genus includes 8 playful and smart species of parrots native to South and Central America. Brotogeris parakeets stand out for their bold body markings and feisty attitudes. They are on…
The Guaiabero (Bolbopsittacus lunulatus) is a unique and lively little parrot living in northern South America. If you happened across one in the tropical woodlands and grasslands it calls home, you’d likely notice its bright green feathers first, contrasted by an orange belly and throat. But the real standout is the bold black crescent shape…
As you gaze up at a flock of parrots flying overhead, their bright colors flashing in the sunlight, you can’t help but admire their beauty. Parrots are part of the diverse Psittacidae family, which includes over 350 species. One lesser known genus within this family is Bolbopsittacus. “The genus Bolbopsittacus contains just one unique species…
The brightly colored parrots of the genus Barnardius, commonly known as ringneck parrots, are an iconic part of Australia’s avifauna. Among the most recognizable members of this genus is the Port Lincoln Ringneck (Barnardius zonarius), a medium-sized parrot measuring about 14 inches (35 cm) long with a wingspan of up to 20 inches (50 cm)….
Australia is home to a dazzling diversity of parrots, from the vibrant Red-and-Green Macaw to the diminutive Budgerigar. Among the country’s unique parrots is the Mallee Ringneck (Barnardius barnardi), a small green parrot marked by its distinctive facial patterning. The Mallee Ringneck measures just 11-13 inches (28-33 cm) in length and weighs only 70-100 grams…
Barnardius is a genus of parrots belonging to the broad Psittacidae family. You can easily recognize members of this genus by their vibrant green and blue plumage, as well as the bright red bands under their tails. Found across Australia, these charismatic parrots have become cultural icons and favorite pet birds. The genus includes around…
You spot a flash of bright blue and green up in the trees as you hike through the dry forests of central Brazil. Peering up, you see a small parrot with a maroon-colored head hopping through the branches. This colorful bird is known as the Dusky-headed Conure (Aratinga weddellii), one of Brazil’s most stunningly beautiful…
