Order: Psittaciformes, Family: Psittacidae, Genus: Brotogeris
Plain Parakeet
A small, social parakeet with a mostly green body, white eye-rings, and a light-colored beak, often found in urban and forested areas of South America.
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Plumage & appearance
Predominantly bright green feathers with patches of yellow on the wing coverts and light blue on the primary flight feathers.
Ecological significance
Acts as a primary seed disperser for various native trees and plants, contributing to forest regeneration.
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Observation tips
Look for them in noisy flocks in city parks or humid lowland forests, especially near fruiting trees at dawn and dusk.
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