Eupsittula nana
The Olive-throated Parakeet, *Eupsittula nana*, is a vibrant and highly social member of the parrot family, Psittacidae. Measuring approximately 20-25 cm (8-10 inches) in length and weighing 60-80 grams, it is characterized by its predominantly olive-green plumage. Distinctive field marks include a pale olive-brown throat, a vibrant blue crown and forehead, and a prominent white periocular ring that accentuates its dark eyes. Its long, tapered tail is green, sometimes with a bluish tinge at t...
Predominantly found in a variety of tropical and subtropical lowland habitats, including semi-open woodlands, forest edges, clearings with scattered trees, cultivated areas, and even urban parks and gardens, typically from sea level up to around 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) in elevation.
Their diet is primarily frugivorous and granivorous, consisting of a wide variety of native and cultivated fruits, seeds, berries, nuts, and flowers, supplemented by nectar and occasionally insects, all foraged high in the canopy.
Olive-throated Parakeets are diurnal and highly active, often observed in large, boisterous flocks, especially during early morning and late afternoon foraging and communal roosting flights. Their foraging strategies primarily involve clambering through the canopy, using their agile feet and stro...
The Olive-throated Parakeet has a disjunct distribution across Mesoamerica and the Caribbean island of Jamaica. On the mainland, its range extends from eastern and southern Mexico (specifically states like Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Tabasco, Yucatán Peninsula) south through Belize, Guatemala, Hon...
Least Concern
- The Olive-throated Parakeet is one of the smallest members of the *Eupsittula* genus, a group of agile New World parakeets. - They are expert excavators, often enlarging natural tree hollows or digging nests directly into arboreal termite nests. - Their vibrant blue crown acts as a distinctive ...