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Orange-chinned Parakeet  (Brotogeris jugularis)

Also Known As: Tovi Parakeet, Brown-shouldered Parakeet, Beebee Parakeet
 
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Orange-chinned or Tovi Parakeets

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Did You Know?
Over a hundred years ago a Blue mutation of the Orange-chinned Parakeet was reportedly spotted in a wild flock. This bird had a white spot on its chin where the orange should be.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Not recorded

Range:
B.j. jugularis: SW Mexico to C Colombia and NW Venezuela.
B.j. exsul: NW Venezuela and NE Colombia.


Habitat:
Found mostly below 1000m (3280 ft) in wooded or partly wooded country including scrub, deciduous, dry and wet forests, plantations, clearing edges and cultivated or grassy areas with large trees. Also visits gardens and village parks.

Threat Summary:
Capture for wild bird trade.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on flowers, nectar, seeds and fruits.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Found usually in pairs or small flocks with large groups where food is plentiful. More social outside of breeding season. Forms groups prior to roosting communally.

Clutch and Egg Size:
4-8 rounded eggs, 23.5 x 19.5mm (0.9 x 0.7 in).

Breeding Season:
March, Mexico; January-March, Colombia.

More Info Sites:
http://www.acguanacaste.ac.cr/loras_acg/brotogeris.html

http://fireflyforest.net/firefly/2006/06/01/orange-chinned-parakeets/

http://www.jstor.org/pss/1366370