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Brotogeris is a genus of small parrots endemic to Central and South America. They eat seeds and fruit.[1]
Taxonomy
List of species of the genus:
- Plain Parakeet, Brotogeris tirica
- Canary-winged Parakeet, Brotogeris versicolurus (also called White-winged Parakeet)
- Yellow-chevroned Parakeet, Brotogeris chiriri
- Grey-cheeked Parakeet, Brotogeris pyrrhoptera
- Orange-chinned Parakeet, Brotogeris jugularis (also called Tovi Parakeet)[1]
- Cobalt-winged Parakeet, Brotogeris cyanoptera
- Tui Parakeet, Brotogeris sanctithomae
- Golden-winged Parakeet, Brotogeris chrysoptera
Species photographs
_-on_branch.jpg) Plain Parakeet |
_captivity.jpg) Grey-cheeked Parakeet |
 Yellow-chevroned Parakeet |
10c1.jpg) Orange-chinned Parakeet |
 Cobalt-winged Parakeet |
 Tui Parakeet |
References
- ^ a b Alderton, David (2003). The ultimate encyclopedia of caged and aviary birds. London, England: Hermes House. pp. 196. ISBN 184309164X.
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