What is green cheeked parrot?
The green cheeked parrot is native to the dense forests of Paraguay, northwestern Argentina and Bolivia. They have also been observed in several locations in Brazil, but in smaller numbers. Green-cheeked cones are found in the western regions of the two neighboring states of Brazil, Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul. These birds are observed in these places throughout the year. However, it is known that trypanosoma verdigris, living at high altitudes, migrate southwards within its range in autumn and winter (March to August).
What does green cheeked parrot look like?
The green cheeked parrot is usually 26 cm (10 inches) long and weighs 60 to 80 grams. It is predominantly green with a brown/black/grey crest, white eye rings, green cheeks, blue primary wing feathers, a grey beak and a long, mostly maroon tail. Short stripes on the chest and red on the belly. Males and females are almost identical in appearance. Males may often have grey feet and females pink, but the only truly verifiable way to identify the sex of a green-cheeked parakeet is through a DNA test.
green cheeked parrot living habits
Green cheeked parrots are common in the bird industry and are popular companion parrots. They are playful, affectionate, intelligent and known as “big personality in a small body”. They can learn to speak, albeit with a limited vocabulary and a hoarse voice. They enjoy being held (though some more than others) and can learn techniques such as lying on their backs, “kissing”, shaking, hanging upside down, and even potty trained. Green-cheeked parrots are not very loud most of the time, so even apartment dwellers can enjoy their company. They may be prone to biting, especially at a young age, but owners can cure this behavior with patience and time.
green cheeked parrot rearing
As nestlings, trypanosomes eat what their parents offer them. This includes a combination of fruit, seeds, nuts and florets. Adult green-cheeked trypanosomes have an incredibly diverse and flexible diet. They eat the fruits of their habitat’s deciduous and semi-deciduous trees, including figs, mangoes, papayas, and oranges. They also consume the seeds and pulp of these fleshy fruits. Green-cheeked trypanosomes are known to sometimes eat the flowers of the trees they inhabit as well as the nectar from those flowers. They love a variety of seeds and nuts, including sunflower seeds, Brazil nuts, paradise nuts, and cashews.
