Grey-cheeked Parakeet
A species of Canary-winged Parakeets and Allies Scientific name : Brotogeris pyrrhoptera Genus : Canary-winged Parakeets and Allies
Grey-cheeked Parakeet, A species of Canary-winged Parakeets and Allies
Botanical name: Brotogeris pyrrhoptera
Genus: Canary-winged Parakeets and Allies
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Description
It is mostly green in color, with characteristic gray cheeks and a gray-blue crown. The underside of the wings bears a bright-orange swath between the lesser coverts and the mantle, earning them the name "orange-flanked parakeet", and the primary flight feathers are normally blue or bluish-green in color. Indeed, the specific name pyrrhoptera, (flame wing) gives light to these attributes. The average wingspan, length, and weight are 117 mm, 20 cm, and 54 g, respectively. Their average lifespan in captivity is about 23 years. Grey-cheeked parakeets vocalize quite loudly despite their size. The sound could be described as a quick, sharp screech, and vocalizations may involve many monotone screeches in succession. 
Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Grey-cheeked Parakeet's diet includes petals and seeds from Erythrina trees, Chorisa flowers and seeds, Cavanillesia platanifolia flowers, as well as Ceiba and Ficus fruit. They forage in flocks, often around banana plantations, and are known to be trapped while raiding crops.
Habitat
The grey-cheeked Parakeet typically inhabits evergreen and disturbed humid forests, as well as deciduous forests that are rich in Ceiba trichistandra trees. They are also found in woodland areas, where they are notably abundant, and are known to extend into arid environments dominated by Acacia scrubland. Additionally, they utilize semi-open, cultivated areas within their broader geographical habitat.
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The grey-cheeked parakeet is indigenous to northwestern Peru and western Ecuador, living in subtropical or tropical regions encompassing dry forests, moist lowland forests, shrubland, and arable land. It has been developing a successful habitat as far north in the United States of America as far New York. Recent sightings of successful colonies in Brooklyn lead to believe they are expanding their territory well.
Species Status
The grey-cheeked parakeet now faces habitat loss, irresponsible smuggling of pet birds, and hunting due to their destruction of banana plantations. The species is now endangered, with most populations existing in the homes of private individuals as pets. Because of this, efforts have been undertaken to save this and several other species of Brotogeris endemic to the region. It is protected by the Bonn Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals.
Photo By Lars Petersson 
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