Alternative Name(s): Black-hooded Parakeet; Nanday Conure
- Aratinga nenday
Nandayus nenday
Identification
L. 32-37 cm (12½-14½ in)
- Green
- Black facial mask and beak
- Black flight feathers
- Long tail with blue end
Distribution
Central South America: found in south-central Brazil, Paraguay, east Bolivia and northern Argentina.
This bird can also be found as an established escaped bird in Florida, USA - particularly in the greater Tampa area from north of Clearwater to at least Sarasota. There is also a separate population in California.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Formerly placed in genus Nandayus.
Habitat
Semi-open habitats, e.g. open woodland and savanna. Lowlands.
Behaviour
Outside the breeding season, they form large communal roosts.
Diet
Consists mainly of seeds, fruit, palm nuts, berries, flowers and buds. They often feed on the ground.
Breeding
They nest in holes in trees and fence posts. The clutch consists of 3-4 eggs.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2019. The eBird/Clements Checklist of Birds of the World: v2019. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Collar, N., Bonan, A. & Boesman, P. (2020). Nanday Parakeet (Aratinga nenday). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved from https://www.hbw.com/node/54653 on 4 January 2020).
- Parrot Recipes
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Nanday Parakeet. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 22 March 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Nanday_Parakeet
External Links
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