Order: Psittaciformes, Family: Psittacidae, Genus: Brotogeris, Species: Brotogeris tirica
Plain Parakeet
A small, slender, long-tailed parakeet endemic to eastern Brazil, characterized by its overall green color and pale, pinkish-horn colored beak.
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Plumage & appearance
Predominantly bright green feathers with a yellowish-olive tint on the underparts and underwing coverts; primary coverts are blue and the tail is long and pointed.
Ecological significance
Acts as a primary seed disperser and pollinator within the Atlantic Forest, contributing to the health of the tropical forest ecosystem.
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN)
Observation tips
Look and listen for their loud, screeching calls in parks, gardens, and forest edges in humid coastal regions and the southeastern Brazilian highlands.
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