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Birdsong field guide

Red-masked Parakeet

Psittacara erythrogenys

A vibrant Neotropical parrot characterized by its bright green plumage and an extensive, brilliant red mask covering the face and forehead. It is a highly social species often seen in large, vocal flocks within its native and introduced ranges.

What it sounds like

A series of loud, harsh, and metallic screeches, typically described as a repetitive 'kree-kree-kree'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Manuel Sánchez-Nivicela · EcuadorCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the star of the famous book and documentary 'The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill,' which chronicles a feral population in San Francisco.
Though common in urban areas, it is classified as Near Threatened in its native range due to habitat loss and the illegal pet trade.
Unlike similar parakeets, its red markings often extend to the 'shoulders' (lesser underwing coverts) and the thighs.
The species is highly gregarious, sometimes forming communal roosts consisting of hundreds of individuals.
In their native habitat, they are known to make seasonal altitudinal migrations, moving from the lowlands to higher elevations following food availability.

Habitat

Deciduous and evergreen forests, arid scrubland, and increasingly common in urban parks and gardens.

Range

Native to western Ecuador and northwestern Peru; established feral populations exist in California, Florida, and Spain.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Cordilleran ParakeetPsittacara frontatus Crimson-fronted ParakeetPsittacara finschi Cuban ParakeetPsittacara euops Green ParakeetPsittacara holochlorus Guadeloupe ParakeetPsittacara labati Hispaniolan ParakeetPsittacara chloropterus Mitred ParakeetPsittacara mitratus Pacific ParakeetPsittacara strenuus

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