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Andean Parakeet
Bolborhynchus orbygnesius (Souancé, 1856)
16–17 cmLength43 gWeight
The Andean parakeet (Bolborhynchus orbygnesius) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Peru, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Andean Parakeet has been recorded at 18 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Wayqecha Cloud Forest Birding LodgePeru94 records
- ACP Abra Málaga Thastayoc Royal CinclodesPeru62 records
- San Miguel Polylepis forestBolivia35 records
More places
- Santuario Historico Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Ruinas (Valqui B3.2)Peru24 records
- Humedal Lucre-HuacarpayPeru22 records
- Wayqecha Cloud Forest Biological StationPeru20 records
- Santuario de Colibríes – Ensifera CampPeru17 records
- Machu Picchu Pueblo/Aguas Calientes (Valqui B3.3)Peru11 records
- Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge & Manu Paradise LodgePeru11 records
- Tablas Monte AreaBolivia8 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Andean parakeet (Bolborhynchus orbygnesius) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Andean Parakeet?
The Andean Parakeet is about 16–17 cm long and weighs around 43 g.
Where does the Andean Parakeet live?
Its breeding range: South America: Peru to north-central Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Peru and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Andean Parakeet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Andean Parakeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Andean Parakeet as Least Concern.
What does the Andean Parakeet eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Andean Parakeet in?
It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 16–17 cm
- Weight
- 43 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 107 mm
- Tail
- 67 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 13 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Peru to north-central Bolivia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
- Genus
- Bolborhynchus
Other birds in the genus Bolborhynchus
Barred ParakeetBolborhynchus lineola
Rufous-fronted ParakeetBolborhynchus ferrugineifrons
Grey ParrotPsittacus erithacus
Timneh ParrotPsittacus timneh
Red-fronted ParrotPoicephalus gulielmi
Yellow-fronted ParrotPoicephalus flavifrons
Brown-necked ParrotPoicephalus fuscicollis
Cape ParrotPoicephalus robustus
Meyer's ParrotPoicephalus meyeri
Rüppell's ParrotPoicephalus rueppellii
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