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Birdsong field guide

Green Parakeet

Psittacara holochlorus

A medium-sized, social neotropical parrot known for its vibrant, uniform green plumage and raucous behavior. It is a highly adaptable species that has successfully moved from wild scrublands into suburban environments.

What it sounds like

Loud, harsh, and repetitive screeching or 'klee-klee-klee' notes, usually delivered in flight.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Rodolfo Salinas-Villarreal · MexicoCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Unlike many of its relatives, the Green Parakeet lacks contrasting red or blue feathers on its wings or head, appearing almost entirely lime-green.
A self-sustaining, naturalized population has been established in southern Texas since the 1960s, particularly in the Rio Grande Valley.
They are extremely gregarious and form communal roosts that can consist of several hundred individuals, especially outside of the breeding season.
While they typically nest in tree cavities, they have been observed using holes in limestone cliffs and even crevices in urban buildings.
Their diet is highly varied, consisting of seeds, fruits, and flowers, with a particular fondness for the seeds of the Anacua tree and various palm fruits.

Habitat

Lowland scrub, deciduous woodlands, and urban parks with mature trees.

Range

Eastern Mexico from Nuevo León south to Oaxaca, and the southernmost tip of Texas.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Cordilleran ParakeetPsittacara frontatus Crimson-fronted ParakeetPsittacara finschi Cuban ParakeetPsittacara euops Guadeloupe ParakeetPsittacara labati Hispaniolan ParakeetPsittacara chloropterus Mitred ParakeetPsittacara mitratus Pacific ParakeetPsittacara strenuus Puerto Rican ParakeetPsittacara maugei

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