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Tui Parakeet
dacol

Tui Parakeet (Brotogeris sanctithomae)

Tui Parakeets feeding on the seeds of a relative of the Kapok tree. Both very common near Manaus.
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Habitat
Second growth flooded tropical rain forest.
Location
Rio Aria, Iranduba, Amazonas, Brazil
Date taken
August 8, 2005
Scientific name
Brotogeris sanctithomae
Equipment used
Olympus C750, Raynox 2.2 teleconverter
Marmot
Never heard of this one before and it is new to the database as well.

Sure is enjoying itself.
 
Fritz73
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I 've seen Brotogeris chiriri eating from the same tree in Buenos Aires. Nice photo!
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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