Yellow-eared Parrot Ognorhynchus icterotis

Sign in to see your badges

Identification

POWERED BY MERLIN

Endangered macaw-like parrot found in Andean cloud forest. Likely only occurs in Colombia now, but formerly ranged as far south as central Ecuador. Notably large and thick-billed with yellow forehead, cheeks, and underparts; red in tail is often not visible. Usually seen in flocks of a few to a dozen birds that fly from one fruiting tree to another giving deep, rich squawks. Dependent on wax palms for nesting and roosting, which have been relentlessly harvested and cleared for pasture.

POWERED BY MERLIN

Statistics

Sign in to see your stats

Weekly Bar Chart

Choose a region to view Weekly Bar Chart

Range Map

Large map

Media

Top video

View all