"I like to fly in couples or small groups through the humid forests."
Dusky-headed Parakeet
Aratinga weddellii
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Aves |
| Orden | Psittaciformes |
| Peso | 100 - 150 gr |
| Longitud | 25 - 28 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
NT Near Threatened
¿Quién soy?
I am a South American bird, from the parrot family. My plumage is mainly green, I have an olive-colored head and a yellowish-green belly. The white ring around my eyes is naked, and my beak is black. I usually live in couples or small groups. When food is abundant, we can gather almost 100 individuals per flock.
¿De qué me alimento?
I like to eat fruits, seeds, and flowers. Occasionally I can catch some larvae.
¿Dónde vivo?
You can find me in the forest regions of the western Amazon in Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Para que me conozcas mejor
The nesting of black-headed parrots. We usually build our nests in cavities of trees and palms. There are usually 3 to 4 eggs per nest, which are incubated for approximately 23 days. Once the chicks hatch, they are cared for by both parents, and chicks leave the nest after about 50 days..
