Brotogeris tirica
The Plain Parakeet (*Brotogeris tirica*) is a vibrant, medium-small parrot species endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil, often captivating birders with its surprising adaptability. Averaging about 23 cm (9 inches) in length and weighing 60-70 grams, its plumage is almost entirely a brilliant grass-green, a characteristic that lends it its common name and allows it to blend seamlessly into dense foliage. Key identification features include its uniformly green body, a sho...
Primarily found in forest edges, clearings, secondary growth, plantations, and urban parks within the Atlantic Forest biome, from sea level up to approximately 1200 meters.
Primarily feeds on a diverse array of fruits, seeds, berries, and flowers, occasionally supplementing its diet with nectar and small insects.
Plain Parakeets are diurnal and highly social, often forming noisy flocks that can number in the dozens outside the breeding season, roosting communally in tree cavities or dense foliage. They are agile arboreal foragers, using their strong bills and feet to expertly navigate branches while seeki...
The Plain Parakeet is endemic to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil, where it is a widespread and common resident species. Its native breeding range spans the coastal and interior states, extending from Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais south through Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná,...
Least Concern
- The 'Plain' in Plain Parakeet refers to its largely uniform green plumage, a subtle beauty often overlooked compared to more colorful parrots. - They are remarkably adaptable, frequently seen thriving in bustling urban environments like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, utilizing city parks and gar...