You first catch sight of the Slender-billed Parakeet perched high in a tree, blending in with green foliage. Its bright green wings and tail contrast with a paler yellow-green back and head. At just 8 to 9 inches (20 to 23 cm) long, it’s smaller than some parrots but makes up for its size with…
You first catch sight of the Austral Parakeet while hiking through the dense, humid forests of southern Chile. A flash of bright red and yellow darts past, accompanied by a shrill series of squawks. Measuring just 7 to 8 inches (18 to 20 centimeters) long, this vibrant bird is easy to overlook among the lush…
Imagine yourself deep in the lush forests of Chile or Argentina when a flock of bright red and green birds suddenly lands in the trees around you. You’ve just had an encounter with parakeets in the genus Enicognathus, medium-sized parrots living in South America. These birds fill an important role as seed dispersers in their…
