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Birdsong field guide

Cliff Parakeet

Myiopsitta luchsi

The Cliff Parakeet is a small, bright green parrot endemic to the dry Andean valleys of Bolivia, notable for its distinct nesting behavior compared to its close relative, the Monk Parakeet.

What it sounds like

Loud, harsh, metallic screeches and rasping squawks, often higher in pitch than those of the Monk Parakeet.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Richard E. Webster · BoliviaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Unlike the Monk Parakeet, it nests solitarily or in small colonies in cliff crevices rather than building large communal stick nests.
It features a clear, pale gray forehead and breast that lacks the dark scalloping or barring seen in Myiopsitta monachus.
The species is found at higher elevations than other Myiopsitta members, typically ranging from 1,300 to 3,000 meters above sea level.
Taxonomically, it was long considered a subspecies of the Monk Parakeet before being elevated to full species status due to morphological and behavioral differences.
Its plumage displays a more prominent yellowish-green wash on the belly and under-tail coverts.

Habitat

Dry scrubland and semi-arid inter-Andean valleys characterized by steep rocky cliffs and thorny vegetation.

Range

Endemic to central Bolivia, specifically within the departments of Cochabamba, Chuquisaca, Santa Cruz, and Potosí.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Monk ParakeetMyiopsitta monachus

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