Slender-billed Parakeet
A species of Patagonian Parakeets Scientific name : Enicognathus leptorhynchus Genus : Patagonian Parakeets
Slender-billed Parakeet, A species of Patagonian Parakeets
Botanical name: Enicognathus leptorhynchus
Genus: Patagonian Parakeets
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Description
The slender-billed parakeet, also called the long-billed parakeet (Enicognathus leptorhynchus), is a medium size South American parrot. It belongs to the smaller long-tailed Arinae (macaws and parakeets). It is known by the local common name choroy. 
Size
40 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Slender-billed Parakeet's diet is diverse, including buds, berries, seeds from grasses, thistles, Araucaria, and Nothofagus. They forage in trees and on the ground, digging up roots with their bills. In autumn, they can damage crops and apple orchards.
Habitat
The habitat of slender-billed Parakeet encompasses southern temperate forests dominated by Nothofagus and Araucaria trees. These birds adapt to a variety of environments and can also be found in semi-open agricultural areas and pastures, particularly during winter seasons.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The slender-billed parakeet is endemic to southern Chile. Its natural habitat is temperate forests, and its range stretches from central Chile, at the level of Mount Aconcagua, down to the island of Chiloé and the continental section of the country. The birds are social and flock together in large numbers. They are not especially afraid of humans, and the sighting of flocks in urban areas is not uncommon. The species is reported to be locally common and is in the IUCN Red list category Least Concern.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Patagonian Parakeets Species
Slender-billed Parakeet 
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