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Green Parakeet

Psittacara holochlorus

Length: 11-12 inches
Wingspan: 17-19 inches
Seasonality: Non-resident in South Dakota
ID Keys: Green overall, yellow-orange bill, lighter greenish-yellow underside
Green Parakeet - Psittacara holochlorus

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Habitat

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Diet

Feeds

Behavior

Soar

Nesting

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Song

The most common call is a high-pitched shrieking given in flight.

Migration

Considered a permanent resident throughout its range.

Interactive eBird map

Click here to access an interactive eBird map of Green Parakeet sightings

Similar Species

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Conservation Status

Populations of Green Parakeet are widespread in their native range, and they are common in many parts of that range. Overall populations do seem to be decreasing, but the declines are not at a level at which the species would be considered to be in peril. The IUCN lists the Green Parakeet as a species of "Least Concern".

Further Information

2) Cornell's NeoTropical Birds - Green Parakeet

3) BirdLife International - Green Parakeet

Photo Information

Photo by Vince Smith - Photo licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License