Orange-fronted Parakeet
A species of Black-billed Aratingas Scientific name : Eupsittula canicularis Genus : Black-billed Aratingas
Orange-fronted Parakeet, A species of Black-billed Aratingas
Botanical name: Eupsittula canicularis
Genus: Black-billed Aratingas
Content
Description General Info
Description
Orange-fronted parakeets are 22.5 cm (8.9 in) long and weigh 80 g (2.8 oz). The adult is mainly green, paler and yellower below and with an olive tone to the breast. The wings have blue outer primaries and yellow linings, and the pointed tail is tipped with blue. The head is distinctive, with a blue crown, orange forehead, bare yellow eye-ring, yellow iris and white bill. Young birds are similar to the adults, but with much less orange on the forehead. 
Size
25 cm
Habitat
It is found in lowlands and foothills on the Pacific side of the central mountain ranges in forest canopy and edges, and more open woodland, including savanna and second growth.
General Info
Behavior
The orange-fronted parakeet feeds in flocks which can reach 100 birds outside the breeding season, taking various seeds, flowers and fruits including figs. Its flight call is a raucous can-can-can, and when perched it has a reedy zeeweet.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Black-billed Aratingas Species
Orange-fronted Parakeet 
Download Picture Bird
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
