What does the Green-cheeked Parakeet eat?
Pyrrhura molinae
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Diet overview
Omnivore (primarily herbivorous)
How it forages
Primarily feeds on seeds, fruits, nuts, berries, and flowers. They will also consume insects and their larvae, especially during breeding season to supplement protein intake. They forage in the canopy and mid-story of trees.
When it feeds
Diurnal, most active during early morning and late afternoon.
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