Plain Parakeet

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Bird name: Plain Parakeet
Latin: Brotogeris tirica
Other: Periquito-rico (Br)
Family: Psittacidae • Parrots

A pair of Plain Parakeets flew into this tree during a downpour. Plain Parakeets are entirely green (with some darker and bluish hues), with a bright leaf-green front. They have a white eye ring and pale buffish bill.

Plain Parakeets are endemic to the east coast of Brazil.