Brotogeris versicolurus
The White-winged Parakeet, Brotogeris versicolurus, is a small, vibrant green parrot distinguished by its prominent white wing patches, visible both in flight and at rest. Measuring approximately 22 cm (8.7 inches) in length and weighing between 50-70 grams, it also features yellowish underwing coverts and a pale horn-colored bill. This species belongs to the genus Brotogeris within the family Psittacidae, making its closest relatives other 'Parrotlets' or 'Parakeets' of the Neotropics. Histo...
Primarily found in lowland humid tropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, secondary growth, cultivated areas, and increasingly, urban parks and suburban gardens. It thrives from sea level up to approximately 1,200 meters (4,000 feet) in elevation.
Primarily feeds on a diverse diet of fruits, seeds, flowers, and nectar obtained from various trees and shrubs. They occasionally supplement their diet with insects or their larvae.
White-winged Parakeets are diurnal, highly social birds often observed in noisy flocks of 10-30 individuals, occasionally numbering in the hundreds at communal roosts. They forage actively in trees and shrubs, often displaying impressive acrobatic skill by hanging upside down to access fruits, se...
The native range of the White-winged Parakeet encompasses a vast portion of the Amazon basin and surrounding lowlands in South America. This includes eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, western Brazil, southeastern Colombia, and eastern Ecuador. These populations are resident, occupying their territo...
Least Concern
- The White-winged Parakeet is one of the most successfully established exotic bird species in urban areas outside its native range, notably thriving in Florida and California, USA. - Its scientific name, *versicolurus*, refers to 'varied colors,' which is ironic as the bird is predominantly gree...