What does the Orange-fronted Parakeet eat?
Aratinga canicularis
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Diet overview
Herbivore (frugivore, granivore, nectarivore)
How it forages
Feeds primarily on a variety of fruits, seeds, nuts, berries, and flowers. Known to consume corn, mangoes, and other cultivated crops, sometimes leading to conflict with farmers. They forage in trees and shrubs, often hanging upside down to reach food.
When it feeds
Diurnal. Most active during early morning and late afternoon, foraging and vocalizing.
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