Crimson-fronted Parakeet
A species of Black-billed Aratingas Scientific name : Psittacara finschi Genus : Black-billed Aratingas
Crimson-fronted Parakeet, A species of Black-billed Aratingas
Botanical name: Psittacara finschi
Genus: Black-billed Aratingas
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Description General Info
Description
The parrots are 28 cm (11 in) in length, and 135–175 g (4.8–6.2 oz) in weight. Both male and female adults of the crimson-fronted parakeet are completely green to yellow with a red cap and bare white ring around its orange eye. Their beaks are a dull orange in color. They have red carpal edges, outer lesser underwing coverts, and bend of their wings. These are also sometimes tinted orange. Their outer greater underwing coverts are yellow, while the inner underwing coverts are green. They may have markings on their thighs. Juveniles are also the same color as the adults, but have either no or a minimal amount of red on the head, and also lack red patches on the thighs. Their eyes are grey.
Size
28 cm
Feeding Habits
It has been observed feeding on wood, an uncommon habit in parrots.
General Info
Distribution Area
It is found in Nicaragua, Panama, and Costa Rica. It upper elevation limit is 1,600 meters asl. It is a migratory species.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Black-billed Aratingas Species
Crimson-fronted Parakeet