Tui Parakeet
Brotogeris sanctithomae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusBrotogeris (Brotogeris Parakeets)
- SpeciesBrotogeris sanctithomae (Tui Parakeet)
About the Tui Parakeet
The tui parakeet (Brotogeris sanctithomae) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and possibly Ecuador. The tui parakeet shares genus Brotogeris with seven other species of parakeets. It has two subspecies, the nominate B. s. sanctithomae (Müller, 1776) and B. s. takatsukasae (Neumann, 1931).
The tui parakeet is 17 to 19 cm (6.7 to 7.5 in) long and weighs an average of 59 g (2.1 oz). Adults are mostly green that is yellower on the rump and underparts. They have yellow lores and forehead and a bluish tinge on the face. Their primaries are a darker green than the body and bluish on their underside. Their bill is brown. Subspecies B. s. takatsukasae differs from the nominate only by adding a yellow streak behind the eye. Immature birds are essentially the same as adults.
The nominate subspecies of the tui parakeet is found in the Amazon Basin of extreme southeastern Colombia, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and Brazil east to the Rio Madeira. Undocumented sight records in eastern Ecuador lead the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Tui Parakeet in Anavilhanas National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Tui Parakeet in Anavilhanas National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tui Parakeet sighting in Anavilhanas National Park, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Tui Parakeet in Anavilhanas National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Tui Parakeet in Anavilhanas National Park in our monthly data.