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Mitred Parakeet (Psittacara mitrata)

Read about the mystery of Mitred Parakeets in NY

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Yellow-Chervroned Parakeet (Brotogeris chiriri) © Flávio Cruvinel Brandão, Flickr

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Rose-Ringed or Ring-Necked Parakeets (Psittacula krameri)

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Yellow-Chervroned Parakeet (Brotogeris chiriri) © Flávio Cruvinel Brandão, Flickr

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Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus)

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Yellow-Chervroned Parakeet (Brotogeris chiriri) © Flávio Cruvinel Brandão, Flickr

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Nanday Parakeet (Aratinga nenday)

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Blue-Winged Parrotlet (Forpus xanthopterygius)

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Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla)

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Yellow-Chervroned Parakeet (Brotogeris chiriri) © Flávio Cruvinel Brandão, Flickr

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White-bellied Caiques (Pionites leucogaster).

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Red-Capped Parrot or Pileated Parakeet (Purpureicephalus spurius)

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Lorius head, showing extended tongue with brush tip

Both lories and lorikeets (members of the parrot family) have specialized tongues with extended papillae for feeding on nectar and pollen. They also eat soft fruits.

Lorius spp. are brightly colored and are native to the Australasian region. In captivity, they have a tendency to be extremely loud and active, as well as needing a specialized nectar-replacement diet to suit their systems. Unfortunately, many species of lory/lorikeet are still captured in the wild and sold as exotic pets. There are now only 50 known ultramarine lorikeets left in the wild, and many other species are endangered or threatened.

The Structure and Classification of Birds. Frank E. Beddard, 1898.

White-bellied Caique (Pionites leucogaster).

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