Yellow-chevroned Parakeet

20-23 cm (8-9 in)

19 years

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet primarily consume seeds and fruit, supplemented by blossoms and nectar in feral populations. They forage mainly in disturbed forested areas and clearings, often visiting bird feeders, and display communal roosting outside of breeding seasons.

The yellow-chevroned Parakeet predominantly inhabits open woodlands, savannas, and suburban areas with less than 50% tree cover, adapting well to disturbed environments. These parakeets are often found in areas with a variety of exotic flora, such as palm, eucalyptus trees, and notably in southern California, the floss-silk tree. They also reside in gallery forests and palm swamps, demonstrating a preference for open habitats compared to their denser forest-inhabiting relatives. In urban settings across North America, yellow-chevroned Parakeet coexist with White-winged Parakeets, even sharing roosts and foraging areas. They thrive at various altitudes, up to 2,700 meters in Bolivia, and show seasonal dependence in certain regions like the Brazilian Pantanal for nectar and fruit availability.

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet's nesting period usually includes laying a clutch of 4-5 eggs. The parents take turns incubating the eggs and later caring for the hatched young, ensuring warmth and protection.

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet typically nests in tree cavities or in the spaces within palm fronds. The nest is not constructed but is an existing cavity repurposed for egg-laying. Its size and shape can vary based on the chosen cavity.