Blue-crowned Parakeet

14-15" (37 cm). The “little macaw,” as the Latin name suggests, is an active bird in the wild and in captivity. There are 5 subspecies differing slightly in color intensity. Difficult to see when in the canopy. It is primarily green to deep green overall with tail feathers dipped in red. Its face and head are covered with dull blue feathers. In flight it is noticeable by its long tail and pale beak and legs. The extended wings will appear blue-brown to chestnut. The underside of the tail is reddish-brown. It’s featherless eye ring makes it appear to be white or very pale, although in subspecies neumanni it is bright orange-yellow. The upper beak in adults is horn colored, and the lower is gray-black after two years. In juveniles the lower is lighter. This beak coloration is distinct. Depending on which subspecies you are viewing, the entire beak may be horn colored. In the wild they can be found seeking out seasonal food sources such as berries, fresh fruits, grain and nuts.