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Revision as of 18:28, 20 August 2015
Alternative Name(s): Black-hooded Parakeet
- Aratinga nenday
Nandayus nenday
Identification
L. 32-37 cm.
- Green
- Black facial mask and beak
- Black flight feathers
- Long tail with blue end
Distribution
Central South America: found in south-central Brazil, Paraguay, east Bolivia and northern Argentina.
This bird can also be found as an established escaped bird in Florida, USA - particularly in the Clearwater area.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Formerly placed in genus Nandayus.
Habitat
Semi-open habitats, e.g. open woodland and savanna. Lowlands.
Behaviour
Outside the breeding season, they form large communal roosts.
Diet
Includes seeds, fruit, palm nuts, berries, flowers and buds.
Breeding
It nests in holes in trees. The clutch consists of 3-4 eggs.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2015. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2015, with updates to August 2015. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Parrot Recipes
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Nanday Parakeet. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 26 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Nanday_Parakeet
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