Golden-winged Parakeet

Brotogeris chrysoptera

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae

About

The golden-winged parakeet is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Fun Fact

He placed it with all the other parrots in the genus Psittacus and coined the binomial name Psittacus chrysopterus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range the golden-winged parakeet inhabits undisturbed lowland rainforest, secondary forest, savanna, coastal woodlands, and towns (as long as there are tall trees).

Diet

Feeds on seeds, berries, palm fruits, and insects and snails in still water.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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