Psittacara holochlorus
The Green Parakeet (*Psittacara holochlorus*) is a medium-sized, vibrant parrot, typically measuring 30-33 cm (12-13 in) in length and weighing 160-200g, characterized by predominantly emerald green plumage. Key identification marks include a distinct pale orbital ring of bare white skin around its dark eyes, and some individuals may exhibit a subtle reddish tinge on the throat or scattered red feathers on the head and neck. Its powerful, hooked beak and long, pointed tail are classic feature...
Primarily inhabits semi-arid woodlands, open forests, gallery forests, and thorn scrub. Highly adaptable, it also thrives in suburban parks, agricultural areas, and urban centers, from sea level up to 2,500 meters (8,200 feet).
Primarily feeds on fruits, seeds, nuts, berries, flowers, and buds. Forages arboreally, using its strong beak and agile feet to manipulate food items.
Green Parakeets are strictly diurnal, becoming active at dawn with a burst of loud calls as they leave their communal roosts. At dusk, hundreds may gather in large trees or on cliff faces, creating a cacophony of sound before settling down for the night. Foraging is a highly social affair, with f...
The native range of the Green Parakeet spans from the extreme southern tip of Texas, specifically the Lower Rio Grande Valley, extending southward. This continuous distribution covers eastern Mexico, continuing through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and northern Costa Rica. ...
Least Concern
- The Green Parakeet is incredibly adaptable, thriving in densely populated urban environments where it finds abundant food and nesting sites. - Its calls are so loud and distinctive that they can often be heard from over a mile away, making it a very conspicuous species. - Despite its name, some...