Brown-throated Parakeet
Eupsittula pertinax
Least ConcernAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The brown-throated parakeet, also known as the St. Thomas conure or brown-throated conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, the northern mainland of South America, and islands off the South American coast.
Fun Fact
A study in Venezuela found that up to 70% of its food in the study area came from human-planted, rather than wild, sources.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits a wide variety of landscapes including savannas, arid scrublands, mangroves, tropical deciduous forests, gallery forests, evergreen forests, and cultivated areas and pastures with some remaining trees.
Diet
Diet includes seeds, fruits, nuts, flowers, leaves, and sometimes insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance