golden-capped parakeet
The Golden-capped Parakeet is a very colorful bird, living in flocks of up to 40 individuals, sleeping in groups, with no fixed place. This parakeet is well adapted to cities.
about 130g
approximately 30cm
30 years in free life
Important data
MAIN FEATURES
Its body is predominantly dark green, and part of its head and chest are red-orange. Its forehead is an intense red and its crown is bright yellow. Its wings are green with touches of blue - a real show of color.
TOP THREATS
Destruction and loss of natural habitat.
DIET
Seeds, chestnuts and fruit.REPRODUCTION
It nests in wooden hollows, stone walls or even under the roofs of houses. The female can lay three to four eggs and the breeding period is from August to January.BEHAVIOR
● Lives in large groups.
● In the breeding period, couples split from the flock.
TRIVIA
It is native to the northeast of Brazil, mainly Ceará State. Tradition in Ceará says "Ceará" means the song of this bird.
Geographical distribution
EXISTING
POSSIBLY EXISTING
Conservation status
NT
NT
