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Tui Parakeet
Brotogeris sanctithomae (Müller, PLS, 1776)
17–19 cmLength59 gWeight
The tui parakeet (Brotogeris sanctithomae) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
Busiest months: July · Most records: Peru, Brazil, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Tui Parakeet has been recorded at 35 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru349 records
- Los Amigos Biological StationPeru316 records
- Blanquillo Macaw Clay LickPeru312 records
More places
- ExplorNapo LodgePeru202 records
- Explorama LodgePeru187 records
- Ceiba Tops LodgePeru174 records
- Rio Branco – Ramal do NocaBrazil153 records
- Muyuna Amazon LodgePeru127 records
- Cocha CamungoPeru108 records
- Manú Wildlife Center (Valqui A5.1)Peru89 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 tui parakeet (Brotogeris sanctithomae) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and possibly Ecuador.
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Questions
How big is the Tui Parakeet?
The Tui Parakeet is about 17–19 cm long and weighs around 59 g.
Where does the Tui Parakeet live?
Its breeding range: South America: Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Peru, Brazil and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Tui Parakeet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Tui Parakeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Tui Parakeet as Least Concern.
What does the Tui Parakeet eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Tui Parakeet in?
It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 17–19 cm
- Weight
- 59 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 108 mm
- Tail
- 62 mm
- Bill
- 17 mm
- Tarsus
- 12 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Amazonia
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
Plain ParakeetBrotogeris tirica
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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