Andean Parakeet

Most flocks are small, but sometimes include over 300 individuals. The Andean Parakeet eats seeds, buds, and berries, and it breeds in burrows in steep banks.

The Andean Parakeet is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Andean Parakeet, Bolborhynchus orbygneisus, is a small 160 mm (6 in) parrot found in the upland wooded valleys of the central eastern Andes in Bolivia and Peru, at elevations of 1,500 m (4,900 ft) to 5,000 m (16,400 ft). It is solid green, darker above and lighter below, with some blue visible on wings when flying. It has a pale bill and medium length tail. It is stockier and darker than the Mountain Parakeet. More

The Andean Parakeet eats seeds, buds, and berries, and it breeds in burrows in steep banks. Hens lay up to 10 in a clutch and the eggs are incubated for about 20 days. Description: Size: This small parrot averages 6 to 8 inches (~ 17 to 20 cm) in length. Adult Male: The plumage is dull green. The forehead, lores (the region between the eye and bill on the side of a bird's head) and chin are lightly tinged with yellow. More

Andean Parakeet's tail is short and broad. Training and Behavioral Guidance: Mountain Parakeets Consistent training and behavioral guidance is recommended so that you can enjoy a bird free of destructive and annoying habits. Behavioral challenges that these parakeets present include: * Chewing: Any parrot will chew. More

Did You Know?The Andean Parakeet nests in burrows in steep banks. Species Profile Genus: Bolborhynchus Species: orbygnesius Size: Adult Weight: 17cm (6. More

Did You Know?The Andean Parakeet nests in burrows in steep banks. Status in the Wild World Population: Not recorded Range: N Peru to CW Bolivia. Habitat: Found from 3000-4000m (9840-13,120ft) in semi-arid upland woods in subtropical and temperate zones including drier cloud forests, bushy habitats in ravines in open country, elfin woodland at edge of paramo and grassy slopes with bromeliads and scattered woodland patches. May also visit rural areas and farmland. More

Andean Parakeet Bolborhynchus orbygnesius 35-40 on 6th Sparkling Violetear Colibri coruscans Few Shining Sunbeam Aglaeactis cupripennis 2 White-tufted Sunbeam Aglaeactis astelnaudii 4 Mountain Velvetbreast Lafresnaya lafresnayi 1 on 5th Sword-billed Hummingbird Ensifera ensifera 1 on 5th Andean Hillstar Oreotrochilus estella Few Black-tailed Trainbearer Lesbia victoriae 2 Tyrian Metaltail Metallura tyrianthina Few Purple-backed Thornbill Ramphomicron microrhynchum 1 or 2 imm. More

Andean Parakeet Flight calls of a flock Bolborhynchus orbygnesius (0:10) Niels Krabbe XC16108 18-04-1987, Bolivia Andean Parakeet Flight call Bolborhynchus orbygnesius (0:15) David Geale XC30080 15-02-2009, Peru Andean Parakeet calls of 18 birds at roost Bolborhynchus orbygnesius (1:13) Niels Krabbe XC32253 27-03-2009, Argentina Andean Parakeet calls More