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White-winged Parakeet
jmorlan

White-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris versicolurus)

This is a rather range restricted species found almost entirely along the Amazon and its tributaries. It seems to be particularly attached to river islands. Introduced populations in urban areas of California and Florida appear to have declined in recent years and have apparently disappeared from the long-standing feral population in San Francisco. This species was formerly considered a race of the Canary-winged Parakeet now split into White-winged and Yellow-chevroned parakeets, both natives of South America. Note the white area on the wing coverts identifying these individuals as White-winged.
Location
Ro Ucayali--Desembocadura, Peru.
Date taken
9 June 2019
Scientific name
Brotogeris versicolurus
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
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That's a lovely picture you've taken of this duo Joe.

A great find for you too my friend. Very well done.
 
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Good photo! I bet most of our photos are from the feral populations

Niels
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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