Where does the Green-cheeked Parakeet live?
Pyrrhura molinae
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Open the appThe Green-cheeked Parakeet lives in specific habitats and regions. Knowing where, and when, to look improves your chances of a successful sighting.
Biomes
Subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
Geographic range
Central-southern South America, including southwestern Brazil, northern Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Preferred environments
Forest edges, secondary growth, gallery forests along rivers, and sometimes agricultural areas with scattered trees. They prefer areas with dense canopy cover for roosting and nesting, but forage in more open areas.
Elevation range
Typically found from sea level up to 2,900 meters (9,500 feet), but most commonly below 1,500 meters.
Where to look
Forest Edges
Often found at the interface between dense forest and more open areas, where they can forage and quickly retreat to cover.
Gallery Forests
Look along riverbanks and watercourses where strips of forest provide suitable habitat.
Secondary Growth
Areas of regenerating forest or disturbed woodlands are frequently utilized.
Agricultural Areas
Occasionally seen in cultivated lands with scattered large trees, especially if adjacent to natural forest.
Field tips
- Listen for Calls. Their distinctive chattering calls are often the first indication of their presence, especially when they are in flight or foraging in the canopy.
- Look for Flocks. Green-cheeked Parakeets are social and usually found in small to medium-sized flocks. Scan the canopy for groups of birds moving together.
- Observe Feeding Behavior. Watch for birds actively feeding on fruits, seeds, or flowers in trees. They can be quite acrobatic while foraging.
- Early Morning/Late Afternoon. These are their most active periods for foraging and social interaction, making them easier to spot.
Migration
Resident throughout their range; they do not undertake long-distance migrations. Local movements may occur in response to food availability.
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