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Plain Parakeet
Brotogeris tirica (Gmelin, JF, 1788)
23–25 cmLength63 gWeight
The plain parakeet (Brotogeris tirica) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Plain Parakeet has been recorded at 70 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Carapicuíba – Condomínio Palos VerdesBrazil5,817 records
- Parque IbirapueraBrazil1,856 records
- Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil1,624 records
More places
- Instituto Gremar – Praia do TomboBrazil1,074 records
- Jardim Botânico do Rio de JaneiroBrazil1,067 records
- Peruíbe – Mochileiros Pousada e Observação de avesBrazil1,031 records
- PE IntervalesBrazil1,016 records
- Peruíbe – GuaraúBrazil990 records
- Parque Ecológico do TietêBrazil931 records
- Santo André – Parque CentralBrazil878 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 plain parakeet (Brotogeris tirica) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Brazil.
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Questions
How big is the Plain Parakeet?
The Plain Parakeet is about 23–25 cm long and weighs around 63 g.
Where does the Plain Parakeet live?
Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.
When is the best time to see the Plain Parakeet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Plain Parakeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Plain Parakeet as Least Concern.
What does the Plain Parakeet eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Plain Parakeet in?
It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 23–25 cm
- Weight
- 63 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 113 mm
- Tail
- 106 mm
- Bill
- 22 mm
- Tarsus
- 12 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southeastern Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
- Genus
- Brotogeris
Other birds in the genus Brotogeris
Tui ParakeetBrotogeris sanctithomae
White-winged ParakeetBrotogeris versicolurus
Yellow-chevroned ParakeetBrotogeris chiriri
Grey-cheeked ParakeetBrotogeris pyrrhoptera
Orange-chinned ParakeetBrotogeris jugularis
Cobalt-winged ParakeetBrotogeris cyanoptera
Golden-winged ParakeetBrotogeris chrysoptera
Grey ParrotPsittacus erithacus
Timneh ParrotPsittacus timneh
Red-fronted ParrotPoicephalus gulielmi
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