yellow-chevroned parakeet
(Brotogeris chiriri)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Brotogeris chiriri is native to South America. Yellow-chevroned parakeet were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Plumage of B. chiriri is green in color with a distinct yellow color on feathers that separate dark green flight feathers and pale green inner wings. Yellow-chevroned parakeets are 8.6 in (22 cm) in length and weigh 2.5 oz (72 g). B. chiriri is found in large social flocks with a diet consisting of flowers, seeds, and fruit. Females lay 3-6 eggs per clutch. Incubation averages 26 days with another 7 weeks until hatchlings fledge from the nest.
Distribution
In the United States, B. chiriri are found in open and residential areas in California and Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of B. chiriri on native species is unknown.
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/yellow-chevroned-parakeet
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/yellow-chevroned-parakeet
Brotogeris chiriri is native to South America. Yellow-chevroned parakeet were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Plumage of B. chiriri is green in color with a distinct yellow color on feathers that separate dark green flight feathers and pale green inner wings. Yellow-chevroned parakeets are 8.6 in (22 cm) in length and weigh 2.5 oz (72 g). B. chiriri is found in large social flocks with a diet consisting of flowers, seeds, and fruit. Females lay 3-6 eggs per clutch. Incubation averages 26 days with another 7 weeks until hatchlings fledge from the nest.
Distribution
In the United States, B. chiriri are found in open and residential areas in California and Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of B. chiriri on native species is unknown.
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/yellow-chevroned-parakeet
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/yellow-chevroned-parakeet
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Invasive Listing Sources
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Aves |
| Order: Psittaciformes |
| Family: Psittacidae |
| Genus: Brotogeris |
| Brotogeris chiriri |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.