Orange-chinned Parakeet (Brotogeris jugularis)
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Orange-chinned Parakeet (Brotogeris jugularis)

You first catch a glimpse of an orange-chinned parakeet when a bright flash of green darts across your field of vision. Curiosity piqued, you crane your neck upward into the rainforest canopy and spot one perched on a branch. About 9-11 inches long and weighing only 2.5-3.5 ounces, this aptly named tropical bird has vivid…