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Grey-breasted Parakeet

Pyrrhura griseipectus

The Grey-breasted Parakeet is a colorful bird with a grey chest and bright green feathers. They are playful and love to chatter, making them fun companions in the wild.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Grey-breasted Parakeet is a small, vibrant bird with a distinctive pale grey chest and belly, contrasting sharply with its bright green upperparts. It also features maroon coloring on its tail and a striking white ring around its eyes, making it stand out from similar green parakeets.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPsittaciformesFamilyPsittacidaeGenusPyrrhura
Grey-breasted Parakeet
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Grey-breasted Parakeet

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Parents take turns sitting on their eggs to keep them cozy until they hatch!

These parakeets love to munch on special clay, which helps them digest their wild foods!

They sleep snuggled together in tree hollows, keeping warm and safe from predators!

Young parakeets learn to fly by watching their parents, then take a big leap of faith!

Special abilities

Ability

Nutcracker Beak

Grey-breasted Parakeet has a powerful, curved beak that helps them crack open tough seeds and nuts.

Ability

Forest Navigator

Grey-breasted Parakeet can fly with incredible agility through dense trees because of their strong wings and tail.

Ability

Flock Communicator

Grey-breasted Parakeet can make a variety of loud, chattering calls that help them stay connected.

Measurements & details

Length
20-23 cm
Wingspan
32-38 cm
Weight
0.05-0.07 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
23-26 days

Diet & Feeding

These parakeets mostly feast on tasty seeds, fruits, and flowers found in their forest home.

Primary Foods

  • Seeds
  • Fruits
  • Flowers
  • Nuts
  • Buds

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Roadside Hawk

Rupornis magnirostris

A common bird of prey that hunts parakeets.

eats

Pau-ferro

Schinopsis brasiliensis

Feeds on seeds from this native Brazilian tree.

eats

Catingueira

Caesalpinia pyramidalis

Consumes seeds and flowers from this common Caatinga plant.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them in the wild.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Grey-breasted Parakeet?

20-23 cm

What is Grey-breasted Parakeet's wingspan?

32-38 cm

How much does Grey-breasted Parakeet weigh?

0.05-0.07 kg

How long does Grey-breasted Parakeet live?

10-15 years

How fast can Grey-breasted Parakeet move?

50 km/h

What does Grey-breasted Parakeet eat?

These parakeets mostly feast on tasty seeds, fruits, and flowers found in their forest home.

Where is Grey-breasted Parakeet usually found?

Forests

How does Grey-breasted Parakeet hunt?

Foraging

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