Orange-chinned parakeet

The orange-chinned parakeet, also known as the Tovi parakeet, is a charming small parrot that belongs to the genus Brotogeris. These vibrant birds can be found across Central and South America, in countries such as Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela. They thrive in various environments, including subtropical or tropical dry forests, moist lowland forests, and even areas where forests have been degraded.

One of the standout features of the orange-chinned parakeet is, as the name suggests, a bright orange patch of feathers just beneath its beak. Like many parrots, they possess the ability to mimic simple human speech, which adds to their allure.

In terms of size, these parakeets measure about 17.5 cm in length and weigh between 53 and 65 grams. Their plumage is primarily green, with some brown or bronze feathers on their wings, and they have a horn-colored beak. These birds are known for forming strong pair bonds and typically nest in tree cavities.

When it comes to reproduction, the orange-chinned parakeet usually lays a clutch of four to six white eggs. These eggs hatch after an incubation period of approximately 26 days, and the chicks leave the nest around 42 days later. Social by nature, these parakeets are often heard making a variety of sounds, with a distinctive call that goes "riu uh riu uh riu uh riu uh."