Brotogeris chiriri
The Yellow-chevroned Parakeet, *Brotogeris chiriri*, is a vibrant and highly social parrot species native to central South America, renowned for its adaptability. Measuring approximately 20-22 cm (8-9 inches) in length with an average weight of 55-70 grams, its plumage is predominantly bright green, transitioning to a paler, yellowish-green on its underside. The most striking field mark, which gives the species its common name, is a distinct yellow patch or 'chevron' located at the bend of it...
Primarily found in open woodlands, savannas, gallery forests, and urban green spaces. They inhabit elevations ranging from sea level up to around 1,200 meters.
Their diet consists primarily of seeds, fruits, berries, flowers, and nectar, with a strong preference for ripening and mature seeds. They forage actively in the canopy of trees and shrubs, employing their powerful beaks and dextrous feet.
Yellow-chevroned Parakeets are highly social and strictly diurnal, spending their days actively foraging and interacting within noisy flocks, which can number from a few individuals to several dozen. At dusk, these flocks converge at large, communal roosting sites, often in dense tree canopies. T...
The Yellow-chevroned Parakeet is native to a broad and continuous range across central South America. Its primary distribution encompasses central and eastern Bolivia, a significant portion of Brazil (extending from Maranhão and Pará south through Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul), Paraguay, ...
Least Concern
- The "chiriri" in its scientific name, *Brotogeris chiriri*, is an onomatopoeia, imitating one of its distinctive, high-pitched calls often heard in its native range. - These parakeets are incredibly adaptable, not only thriving in natural South American habitats but also establishing robust, se...