Parrots Of The World: Golden Parakeet
The Golden Parakeet(Guaruba guarouba), also known as the Golden Conure, or the Queen of Bavaria Conure is a new world parrot that is found in South America.
Physical Characteristics
Adult Golden Parakeets are mostly bright yellow throughout, with green feathers on their wings. There is bare white skin around a Golden Parakeet’s eyes.
Juvenile Golden Parakeets are yellow and streaked with green on their heads, breasts, and backs.
| Length | 34-35 cm(1’1.4’-1’1.8”) |
| Weight | 154-300 grams(5.4-10.6 oz.) |
Range
The Golden Parakeet is endemic to Brazil.
Habitat
Golden Parakeets inhabit humid lowland rainforests, varzéa forests, and grasslands with scattered trees.