OTHER NAMES: Tovi Parakeet
Latin Etymology: Brotogeris ("with human voice") jugularis ("throat")
Orange-chinned Parakeet (Brotogeris jugularis) at Tarcoles, Costa Rica - November 2025
Featured Subspecies: Brotogeris jugularis jugularis
Weight: 53-65g / Length: 18-19cm / Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
A small parrot of Central and South America, they are skilled mimics able to replicate human voices well, hence the latin name. Primarily frugivorous, they are sometimes regarded as a pest as they damage commercially grown fruit, though generally has a vegetarian diet plus insects. As with many parrots, they supplement their diet with the ingestion of mineral rich soil to ensure their nutritional needs are met.
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Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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