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Birdsong field guide

Nanday Parakeet

Aratinga nenday

The Nanday Parakeet is a social, medium-sized Neotropical parrot easily identified by its striking black facial mask and bright green body.

What it sounds like

Extremely loud, harsh, and raspy screeches, typically delivered in rapid succession while flying.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Guillermo Menéndez (gmmv80) · ParaguayCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Possesses a distinctive black 'hood' covering its face and beak, contrasting with its bright green plumage.
Features unique reddish-orange feathers on its upper legs, often referred to as 'red socks'.
Highly gregarious birds that travel in noisy flocks, sometimes exceeding several dozen individuals.
Successfully established large feral populations in urban areas of Florida, California, and Texas due to escapes from the pet trade.
Nests in tree cavities, including old woodpecker holes or hollows in fence posts.

Habitat

Open savannas, scrublands, pastures, and urban parks with abundant fruit-bearing trees.

Range

Native to central South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina); introduced to the United States.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Dusky-headed ParakeetAratinga weddellii Golden-capped ParakeetAratinga auricapillus Jandaya ParakeetAratinga jandaya Sulphur-breasted ParakeetAratinga maculata Sun ParakeetAratinga solstitialis

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