Pyrrhura molinae
The Green-cheeked Parakeet, *Pyrrhura molinae*, is a small, highly social parrot species native to South America, renowned for its vibrant coloration and playful disposition. Measuring approximately 24-26 cm (9.5-10 inches) in length and weighing 60-80 grams, this species is predominantly green with a distinctive gray-brown cap, white eye-rings, and a striking maroon-red patch on its belly and tail underside. Its blue flight feathers are particularly noticeable in flight, providing a flash of...
Found in subtropical and tropical dry forests, gallery forests, woodlands, and forest edges, typically at elevations ranging from lowlands up to 2,900 meters, often near water sources.
Primarily frugivorous and granivorous, their diet consists of various seeds, fruits, berries, nuts, and flowers, supplemented occasionally with insects and their larvae. They forage by gleaning from vegetation.
Green-cheeked Parakeets are diurnal and highly social, often observed in noisy flocks of 10 to 30 individuals, occasionally gathering in much larger groups, especially at favored feeding or roosting sites. They are agile climbers and acrobatic flyers, foraging actively during the day for food in ...
The native range of the Green-cheeked Parakeet spans central-western South America, primarily inhabiting Bolivia, southern Brazil (notably Mato Grosso), northern Argentina, and Paraguay. This species is resident throughout its distribution, exhibiting no seasonal migration patterns. Its breeding ...
Least Concern
- Green-cheeked Parakeets are one of the most popular pet parrot species globally, often affectionately called 'Green Cheeks'. - They are known for their intelligence and playful nature, often described as 'clowns' of the parrot world. - In captivity, they can live for 20-30 years, a testament to...