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Socorro Parakeet
Psittacara brevipes
Socorro Parakeet (Psittacara brevipes) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Socorro Parakeet (Psittacara brevipes) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 138 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
- Genus Psittacara
- Species brevipes
Quick facts
- Weight
- 138 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Socorro Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Socorro Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Socorro Parakeet (Psittacara brevipes) is a member of the Psittacidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA Socorro I.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 138 g, with a wing length of about 16.7 cm and a tail of around 15.6 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Socorro Parakeet?
The Socorro Parakeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 138 g.
Where does the Socorro Parakeet live?
The Socorro Parakeet is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA Socorro I, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Socorro Parakeet belong to?
The Socorro Parakeet (Psittacara brevipes) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Socorro Parakeet eat?
The Socorro Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Socorro Parakeet migrate?
The Socorro Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Socorro Parakeet make?
1 real field recording of the Socorro Parakeet — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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