The grey-cheeked parakeet was described and named by John Latham in 1801.
Description
It is mostly green in color, with characteristic gray cheeks and a gray-blue crown. The underside of the wings bears a bright-orange swath between the lesser coverts and the mantle, earning them the name "orange-flanked parakeet", and the primary flight feathers are normally blue or bluish-green in color. Indeed, the specific name pyrrhoptera, (flame wing) gives light to these attributes. The average wingspan, length, and weight are 117 mm, 20 cm, and 54 g, respectively.[2] Their average lifespan in captivity is about 23 years. Grey-cheeked parakeets vocalize quite loudly despite their size. The sound could be described as a quick, sharp screech, and vocalizations may involve many monotone screeches in succession.
Distribution and habitat
The grey-cheeked parakeet is indigenous to northwestern Peru and western Ecuador, living in subtropical or tropical regions encompassing dry forests, moist lowland forests, shrubland, and arable land.[1] It has been developing a successful habitat as far north in the United States of America as far New York. Recent sightings of successful colonies in Brooklyn lead to believe they are expanding their territory well.
Breeding
Grey-cheeked parakeets do not build their nests in the canopies of trees. Rather, they prefer to build their nests in protected areas such as active termite mounds or tree hollows. Why termites tolerate their presence is unknown.[3] Their eggs, which are about 2.0 x 1.6 cm, are laid in clutches of four to six in a nest padded with moss. The female incubates the eggs for about 25–26 days,[4] while the male stands guard outside the nest.[5]
The grey-cheeked parakeet now faces habitat loss, irresponsible smuggling of pet birds, and hunting due to their destruction of banana plantations.[5] The species is now vulnerable, most populations existing in the homes of private individuals as pets. Because of this, efforts have been undertaken to save this and several other species of Brotogeris endemic to the region.[6] It is protected by the Bonn Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals.[7]
Aviculture
Even in its native home, the grey-cheeked parakeet is widely kept as a pet. With patience, these birds may be taught to mimic human sounds, albeit without the clarity of larger parrots.[5]
References
^ abBirdLife International (2021). "Brotogeris pyrrhoptera". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T22685966A195043485. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T22685966A195043485.en. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
^Harris, Robbie (1985). Grey-cheeked Parakeets and other Brotogeris. Neptune, NJ.: T.F.H Publications, Inc., Ltd. ISBN0-86622-089-5. pp. 6-7
^Harris, Robbie (1985). Grey-cheeked Parakeets and other Brotogeris. Neptune, NJ.: T.F.H Publications, Inc., Ltd. ISBN0-86622-089-5., p. 89
^Harris, Robbie (1985). Grey-cheeked Parakeets and other Brotogeris. Neptune, NJ.: T.F.H Publications, Inc., Ltd. ISBN0-86622-089-5., p. 105
^ abcVriends, Matthew M. (1979). Parrakeets of the World (sic). Neptune, NJ.: T.F.H. Publications, Inc. ISBN0-87666-999-2.
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grey, cheeked, parakeet, this, article, needs, additional, citations, verification, please, help, improve, this, article, adding, citations, reliable, sources, unsourced, material, challenged, removed, find, sources, news, newspapers, books, scholar, jstor, ju. This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Grey cheeked parakeet news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message The grey cheeked parakeet Brotogeris pyrrhoptera less commonly known as fire winged parakeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae Grey cheeked parakeetConservation statusVulnerable IUCN 3 1 1 Scientific classificationKingdom AnimaliaPhylum ChordataClass AvesOrder PsittaciformesFamily PsittacidaeGenus BrotogerisSpecies B pyrrhopteraBinomial nameBrotogeris pyrrhoptera Latham 1801 Contents 1 Taxonomy 2 Description 3 Distribution and habitat 4 Breeding 5 Status 6 Aviculture 7 References 8 External linksTaxonomy EditThe grey cheeked parakeet was described and named by John Latham in 1801 Description EditIt is mostly green in color with characteristic gray cheeks and a gray blue crown The underside of the wings bears a bright orange swath between the lesser coverts and the mantle earning them the name orange flanked parakeet and the primary flight feathers are normally blue or bluish green in color Indeed the specific name pyrrhoptera flame wing gives light to these attributes The average wingspan length and weight are 117 mm 20 cm and 54 g respectively 2 Their average lifespan in captivity is about 23 years Grey cheeked parakeets vocalize quite loudly despite their size The sound could be described as a quick sharp screech and vocalizations may involve many monotone screeches in succession Distribution and habitat EditThe grey cheeked parakeet is indigenous to northwestern Peru and western Ecuador living in subtropical or tropical regions encompassing dry forests moist lowland forests shrubland and arable land 1 It has been developing a successful habitat as far north in the United States of America as far New York Recent sightings of successful colonies in Brooklyn lead to believe they are expanding their territory well Breeding EditGrey cheeked parakeets do not build their nests in the canopies of trees Rather they prefer to build their nests in protected areas such as active termite mounds or tree hollows Why termites tolerate their presence is unknown 3 Their eggs which are about 2 0 x 1 6 cm are laid in clutches of four to six in a nest padded with moss The female incubates the eggs for about 25 26 days 4 while the male stands guard outside the nest 5 Status Edit In captivity in Cuenca Ecuador The grey cheeked parakeet now faces habitat loss irresponsible smuggling of pet birds and hunting due to their destruction of banana plantations 5 The species is now vulnerable most populations existing in the homes of private individuals as pets Because of this efforts have been undertaken to save this and several other species of Brotogeris endemic to the region 6 It is protected by the Bonn Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals 7 Aviculture EditEven in its native home the grey cheeked parakeet is widely kept as a pet With patience these birds may be taught to mimic human sounds albeit without the clarity of larger parrots 5 References Edit a b BirdLife International 2021 Brotogeris pyrrhoptera IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021 e T22685966A195043485 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2021 3 RLTS T22685966A195043485 en Retrieved 1 January 2022 Harris Robbie 1985 Grey cheeked Parakeets and other Brotogeris Neptune NJ T F H Publications Inc Ltd ISBN 0 86622 089 5 pp 6 7 Harris Robbie 1985 Grey cheeked Parakeets and other Brotogeris Neptune NJ T F H Publications Inc Ltd ISBN 0 86622 089 5 p 89 Harris Robbie 1985 Grey cheeked Parakeets and other Brotogeris Neptune NJ T F H Publications Inc Ltd ISBN 0 86622 089 5 p 105 a b c Vriends Matthew M 1979 Parrakeets of the World sic Neptune NJ T F H Publications Inc ISBN 0 87666 999 2 Conservation effort launched to protect Peru s forgotten forests BirdLife International Retrieved 2007 12 18 CMS Appendix I PDF 2006 02 23 External links EditWorld Parrot Trust Parrot Encyclopedia Species Profiles BirdLife Species Factsheet Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Grey cheeked parakeet amp oldid 1120485573, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
