Aratinga holochlora
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Aratinga holochlora
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Size
Length: ??cm (??in), Wingspan: ??cm (??in)
Field Marks
Mostly green, darker above, long slender tail, gray orbital ring. Adult: Sometimes a few orange feather around the throat. Rapid wingbeats.
Similar species
Green Parakeets have a slightly shriller and higher pitched call then Red-crowned Parrots. They also have a long slender tail while the parrots have a stubbier straight edged tail.
Sounds
Very noisy shrill call while flying but quiet while feeding.
Feeding & Behavior
Fruit and nut trees; pecans, acorns, figs, and hackberries, etc. Pecans, especially, seem to be a favorite tree.
Habitat & Nesting
Nest in palm tree cavities.
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Range
Northern Mexico and S. Texas, U.S.A.
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