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Birds
Orange-fronted parakeet
Orange-fronted parakeet · Eupsittula canicularis
Colourful flocks, loud screeching and a bright orange crown – this is how you spot orange-fronted parakeets along forest edges and in open woodland.
Fact file
- Size
- About 24 to 25 cm long and 70 to 80 g in weight
- Males and females
- Male and female look the same
- Sounds
- Sharp, screeching calls in quick succession
- Diet
- Eats seeds, fruit, flowers, berries and occasionally insects
- Offspring
- Breeds in tree cavities, 3 to 5 eggs, incubation about 24 days
How to identify Orange-fronted parakeet
Orange-fronted parakeets stand out immediately thanks to their bright green plumage. The front of the crown shines in a rich orange that clearly contrasts with the rest of the head. The eyes are very striking because of their white, unfeathered surroundings. The strong bill is horn-coloured and slightly curved. The upperparts of the wings are a strong green and show fine blue edging at rest, which is especially noticeable in flight.
At 24 to 25 cm, orange-fronted parakeets are compact, with a slightly pointed and comparatively long tail. Young birds show a duller orange on the head and less pronounced blue edging. Confusion with other parakeets can be avoided by the distinctive orange crown and the combination of the white eye patch and the bright green plumage.
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