Appearance
The orange-chinned parakeet is about 17.5 cm long and weighs between 53 and 65 g . It is mainly green and some of the wing feathers are brown/bronze. It has a small clump of bright orange feathers under its beak, hence one of its common names; although, the orange feathers may not be visible depending of the parrots posture and the viewing angle. Its beak is horn coloured.
Naming
Its name comes from a small clump of bright orange feathers located under the lower beak.
Behavior
The orange-chinned parakeet is social and forms a strong pair bond. The nest is in a tree hole. A clutch usually consist of four to six white eggs, which hatch after about 26 days of incubation. Chicks leave the nest about 42 days after hatching.References:
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