Plain Parakeet look-alikes
Brotogeris tirica
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White-winged Parakeet
Brotogeris versicolurus
Key differences
The White-winged Parakeet has prominent white patches on its wings, especially visible in flight, which are absent in the Plain Parakeet. The Plain Parakeet has dark blue primary coverts, not white.
Yellow-chevroned Parakeet
Brotogeris chiriri
Key differences
The Yellow-chevroned Parakeet has a distinct yellow patch on the bend of its wing (carpal joint), which is much more prominent and brighter than the faint yellowish patch sometimes seen on the Plain Parakeet. Its overall plumage can also appear slightly brighter green.
Canary-winged Parakeet
Brotogeris versicolurus chiriri (formerly)
Key differences
The Canary-winged Parakeet is now often considered conspecific with the Yellow-chevroned Parakeet. If treated separately, it would be distinguished by the yellow primary coverts, contrasting with the Plain Parakeet's dark blue ones.
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