Barred Parakeet
Bolborhynchus lineola
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · 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