Morphological characteristics

The Jandaya parakeet is a medium-sized bird with a long tail. Its head, neck, and belly are orange-yellow, while its tail is green with blue and yellow feathers. It is similar to the sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis), but the difference is that the Jandaya parakeet has entirely green plumage on its wings and upper tail. It has dark grayish legs and beak, and black eyes. There is no sexual dimorphism.

Habitat

It inhabits the forested areas of northeastern Brazil. It usually lives in humid forests and areas with clearings in the vegetation.

Feeding

It feeds on seeds, fruits and vegetables.

Reproduction

They nest in elevated places, usually about 15 meters high. The female lays between 3 and 6 eggs, which she incubates for 26 days. Both parents feed the chicks until they are ready to fend for themselves, at about 2 months old.

Threats

Illegal trafficking for use as pets.

Status and conservation

Classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.