White-eyed Parakeet
A species of Black-billed Aratingas Scientific name : Psittacara leucophthalmus Genus : Black-billed Aratingas
White-eyed Parakeet, A species of Black-billed Aratingas
Botanical name: Psittacara leucophthalmus
Genus: Black-billed Aratingas
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Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The white-eyed parakeet measures 30–34 cm (12–13 in) in length and 37–40 cm (15–16 in) in wingspan, with a body mass of 100–218 g (3.5–7.7 oz). is an overall green bird with red on the shoulders and some random flecks of red on the head and neck. The underwing primary coverts are red tipped yellow. A prominent white eye ring gives this species its name. In addition to the nominate, there are two very similar subspecies, callogenys and nicefori, although the validity of the latter, based on a single specimen, is questionable. Juveniles have little or no red and yellow in their plumage. 
Size
23 - 41 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
White-eyed parakeets are found over much of northern South America, including Trinidad in the caribbean, from eastern Venezuela, Colombia and the Guianas in the north across Brazil to northern Argentina and Uruguay in forests, woodland, savanna and mangroves. Adapts readily to degraded and urban areas, provided there are sources of food and nesting places (under roofs and other cavities) and occurs in several cities.
Species Status
The species is listed under CITES Appendix II. It is category least concern on IUCN Redlist. According to the IUCN, this bird has been heavily trafficked since 1981.
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Black-billed Aratingas Species
White-eyed Parakeet 
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