Austral Parakeet (Enicognathus ferrugineus)
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…