Tui parakeet
Tui parakeet | |
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At Uarini, Amazonas, Brazil | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Psittaciformes |
Family: | Psittacidae |
Genus: | Brotogeris |
Species: | B. sanctithomae
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Binomial name | |
Brotogeris sanctithomae (Müller, 1776)
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The tui parakeet (Brotogeris sanctithomae) is a species of bird in subfamily
Taxonomy and systematics
The tui parakeet shares genus Brotogeris with seven other species of parakeets. It has two subspecies, the
Description
The tui parakeet is 17 to 19 cm (6.7 to 7.5 in) long and weighs an average of 59 g (2.1 oz). Adults are mostly green that is yellower on the rump and underparts. They have yellow
Distribution and habitat
The nominate subspecies of the tui parakeet is found in the
Behavior
Movement
The tui parakeet is believed to be sedentary.[4]
Feeding
The tui parakeet feeds on fruit and blossoms from a variety of plants including palms. It also feeds in manioc and sugarcane plantations.[4]
Breeding
The tui parakeet's breeding season is not well defined but appears to be April to July in Colombia. Nest cavities in arboreal termite nests have been documented. One nest held six nestlings. The typical range of clutch size, the incubation period, the time to fledging, and details of parental care are not known.[4]
Vocalization
The tui parakeet's calls include "a high-pitched “klee”, shrill “chree” or bisyllabic “chree-chree” [and a] fast chattering series “cra-cra-cra-cra-cra”." Members of a flock often call simultaneously.[4]
Status
The
References
- ^ . Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ^ a b Gill, F.; Donsker, D.; Rasmussen, P., eds. (January 2023). "Parrots, cockatoos". IOC World Bird List. v 13.1. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ a b Remsen, J. V., Jr., J. I. Areta, E. Bonaccorso, S. Claramunt, A. Jaramillo, D. F. Lane, J. F. Pacheco, M. B. Robbins, F. G. Stiles, and K. J. Zimmer. 30 January 2023. Species Lists of Birds for South American Countries and Territories. https://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCCountryLists.htm retrieved January 30, 2023
- ^ a b c d e f g Collar, N., A. Bonan, and P. F. D. Boesman (2020). Tui Parakeet (Brotogeris sanctithomae), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.tuipar1.01 retrieved February 22, 2023
- ^ ISBN 978-0-8014-8721-7.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-19-530155-7.
External links
- Tui parakeet photo gallery VIREO
- Stamps (for Brazil) minor showing of bird Article "Bird Stamps of Brazil"
- Photo-Medium Res; Article lib.Montana.edu—"Brotogeris"
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