Barred Parakeet

Barred Parakeet

Bolborhynchus lineola

Least Concern

Aves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae

About

The barred parakeet, also known as the lineolated parakeet or the Catherine parakeet, is a small psittaciforme bird found in the highland forests of tropical Latin America. Its plumage is mostly green, with multiple black or dark green stripes and bars and a pale, peach-colored bill. The darker stripes vary in prominence and intensity between the two subspecies. Several color mutations (morphs) are available in aviculture, as it has become a popular captive bird species.

Fun Fact

Its plumage is mostly green, with multiple black or dark green stripes and bars and a pale, peach-colored bill.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the highland forests of tropical Latin America.

Diet

Eat fruit, dried and germinated seeds, and insect larvae.

Lifespan

10 years

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance