The military macaw gets its name from its bright green plumage that resembles a military parade uniform. They inhabit tropical deciduous and semi-deciduous forests and feed, breed, and nest in the canopy. Though they are not migratory they will seasonally fly down to the lowlands in search of food … [Read more...] about Military Macaw (A. militaris)
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Sun Parakeet (A. soldtitalis)
The sun parakeet inhabits tropical areas on savannahs or dry savanna woodlands in South America. They are most often found along the Amazon riverbank, forest valleys, and coastal flooded forests and rarely found above 1200 meters of altitude. They are also very sensitive to habitat changes such as … [Read more...] about Sun Parakeet (A. soldtitalis)
Ring Necked Parakeet (P. Krameri)
The ring-necked parakeet, also known as the rose-ringed parakeet, is native to Africa and the Indian Subcontinent but is now introduced to many different parts of the world. This is one of the few parrots that have been able to adapt to disrupted habitats. Escaped birds have successfully colonized … [Read more...] about Ring Necked Parakeet (P. Krameri)
White Crowned Parrot (P. senilis)
The white-crowned parrot, also known as the white-crowned pionus, is from eastern Mexico to western Panama. They inhabit the lowlands and foothills up to 1600 m altitude in forest canopy and edges. The adult parrots have a white forehead and crown with an also white throat. The rest of the head and … [Read more...] about White Crowned Parrot (P. senilis)
Alexandrine Parakeet (P. eupatria)
The Alexandrine parakeet, also known as the Alexandrine ring-necked parakeet or greater rose-ringed parakeet is named after Alexander the Great. This is a medium-sized parrot that is sexually dimorphic as adults. Adult males will have a black stripe across their lower cheeks and a pink band on their … [Read more...] about Alexandrine Parakeet (P. eupatria)