Plain Parakeet
Classification: Order: Psittaciformes, Family: Psittacidae, Genus: Brotogeris, Species: Brotogeris tirica
Brief Description
A small, slender, long-tailed parakeet endemic to eastern Brazil, characterized by its overall green color and pale, pinkish-horn colored beak.
Additional Information
- Region of Origin: Brazil
- Typical Sighting Period: Year-round
- Plumage Details: 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.