Barred Parakeet
A species of Northern Mountain Parakeets Scientific name : Bolborhynchus lineola Genus : Northern Mountain Parakeets
Barred Parakeet, A species of Northern Mountain Parakeets
Botanical name: Bolborhynchus lineola
Genus: Northern Mountain Parakeets
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Description
The barred parakeet is about 16 cm (6.5 in) in length and has a weight of about 42 to 52 grams. It is mostly green and has black stripes (or bars) over its upper-parts, except on the top of the head. Its lower-parts are olive-green with very dark green stripes on its sides. The shoulder of its wings is black, there is some blue on the under-side of its wings, and its tail is dark green. The irises are dark brown and its beak is horn coloured. Its legs are pink. Juveniles have less-marked dark stripes, which darken with age. Males and females are generally similar in external appearance, but males may sometimes have more marked black stripes than the female. Usually, however, there is no discerning trait to differentiate sex and sexing must be done surgically or through blood tests. The two subspecies differ in the prominence of the dark stripes. 
Size
18 cm
Life Expectancy
10-15 years
Feeding Habits
Barred Parakeet primarily consume seeds, fruits, buds, and specifically favor bamboo. They engage in foraging, mainly in trees and shrubs, showing a preference for Myrtis, Heliocarpus, and Miconia plants. Their diet showcases an adaptation to a diverse array of high-canopy vegetation.
Habitat
Barred Parakeet predominantly inhabits humid montane forests, including areas along the edges of these environments. They can also be found in regions encompassing second-growth forests and areas where mixed pine-evergreen formations are present. This indicates a preference for cooler, elevated forest landscapes, ranging in various mountainous zones. The bird's range is associated with broad montane regions rather than being limited to specific localities.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Behavior
There are usually two to four eggs in a clutch, which hatch after about 18–21 days of incubation. Chicks leave the nest at about five weeks after hatching. Lineolated parakeets are found in the wild in groups of six to thirty, although bigger groups (up to 150 birds) are known. They eat fruit, dried and germinated seeds, and insect larvae. Lineolated parakeets are known for their calm dispositions and peculiar postures. Unlike many birds, lineolateds typically rest in a near horizontal position with their heads almost in line with their tails. They are generally very calm birds and typically mumble quietly, and their calls are not high-pitched or piercing to the ear.
Species Status
Their habitat is the forests and mountains up to an elevation of roughly 3,300 m (2.1 mi) above sea level. They spend some of their time on the ground, but sleep high in the trees. They are tolerant of cold and have been seen taking snow baths. The barred parakeet has a large population that is thought to be stable.
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