The Golden-plumed Parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii) is a large green parakeet, are highly specialized for life in cloud forests and are adapted to the cool and humid conditions at higher elevations forests near treeline.. Has less red in the head than other large parakeets in range; also note the yellow feathering on the belly, have a small to medium-sized body with long tail feathers. They form small flocks and communicate with each other through a variety of calls and vocalizations. Golden-plumed parakeets feed on a variety of fruits, seeds, flowers, and buds found in their forest habitat.
- Conservation Status : Least concern
- Habitat : Rainforests
- Class: Aves
- Order: Psittaciformes
- Family: Psittacidae
- Genus: Leptosittaca
Diet
Omnivorous, feeding on a variety of fruits, seeds, flowers, and buds.
Colors
Bright green body with a yellow stripe extending behind the eye is distinctive, but can be difficult to see.
Fun Facts
They also have a hooked beak and strong feet for perching and climbing.
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