Santa Marta Parakeet
A species of Lesser Neotropical Parakeets Scientific name : Pyrrhura viridicata Genus : Lesser Neotropical Parakeets
Santa Marta Parakeet, A species of Lesser Neotropical Parakeets
Botanical name: Pyrrhura viridicata
Genus: Lesser Neotropical Parakeets
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Description
The Santa Marta parakeet (Pyrrhura viridicata) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
25 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Habitat
The habitat of santa Marta Parakeet encompasses humid forests, including both undisturbed primary and secondary growth areas. These birds tend to inhabit forest fringes and occasionally exploit shrublands, clearings, and managed landscapes with exotic plantations. Santa Marta Parakeet's habitat choice is closely linked to resource availability, which drives their movement rather than elevation or fragmentation, adapting to seasonal and environmental changes.
Dite type
Herbivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
In 2006 the species eating habits and food sources were observed for several months by researchers interested in understanding its foraging ecology. Close observation showed that the Santa Marta parakeet's diet correlated with vegetation abundance, which suggests that it exhibits ecological flexibility. Its foraging strategies, which change depending on vegetation, rely highly on group cohesion and altering between food sources.
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