Guaruba guarouba
The Golden Parakeet, or Golden Conure, is a strikingly beautiful and iconic parrot species, instantly recognizable by its brilliant golden-yellow plumage contrasting with vibrant green primary and secondary flight feathers. Measuring approximately 34-36 cm (13-14 inches) in length and weighing around 240-270 grams (8.5-9.5 oz), its large size and vivid coloration make it unmistakable in its native habitat. Distinctive field marks include its prominent pinkish-horn colored bill, pale-yellow ey...
This vibrant species is endemic to the humid lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found below 500 meters (1,640 feet) in elevation.
Their diet primarily consists of a diverse array of fruits, nuts, seeds, and flowers from various rainforest trees, supplemented by some insects and their larvae.
Golden Parakeets are highly social and diurnal, engaging in active foraging throughout the day and roosting communally in tree cavities at night. They employ a varied foraging strategy, gleaning fruits, seeds, and flowers from the canopy, often in small, cohesive family groups or larger flocks. W...
The Golden Parakeet is strictly endemic to the northern lowlands of Brazil, specifically found within the southeastern Amazon Basin. Its distribution is concentrated south of the Amazon River, spanning across parts of eastern Pará and western Maranhão states. This relatively restricted range mean...
Vulnerable
- The Golden Parakeet is the official state bird of Pará, a Brazilian state in the Amazon region, symbolizing its natural heritage. - They are one of the few parrot species known for cooperative breeding, where non-breeding 'helper' birds assist the breeding pair in raising chicks. - Despite thei...