Plain Parakeet
Tirikasittich
The Tirikasittich ( Brodogeris tirica ) is a type of Neuweltpapageien. It is found only in South America and is considered a non- endangered species you are an arboreal Art Due to its green plumage, they are barely visible in trees.
Appearance
The Tirikasittich reaches a body length of 23 centimeters. The plumage is predominantly green. Back of the head and neck are crowded bluish. Forehead, reins, ear-coverts and cheeks as well as neck, upper and lower chest are yellowish green. The back feathers and coverts are dark green. The bend of wing is olive brown and the small wing-coverts are tinged with olive-brown. The medium-and large wing-coverts are green.
The flight is fast and straight. During the flight, the birds encounter repeated shrill cries and rolling.
Distribution and behavior
The Tirikasittich occurs in eastern Brazil. Its distribution area is estimated at 294,000 square kilometers. Compared to the Brown -eared parrot, which has a Tirikasittichs overlapping with that of the distribution area, Tirikasittiche prefer open country and are only a few large trees rely. Basically, the Tirikasittich regarded as an adaptable Art The distribution has decreased by sprawling habitat destruction, but he shall not be at risk.
Tirikasittiche eat seeds, fruits, flowers, nectar, berries. To their food spectrum probably includes insects and their larvae. Tirikasittiche are cavity nesters, otherwise about their reproductive behavior in free- little known.
Attitude in captivity
Tirikasittiche were first imported in the late 19th century in large numbers to Europe. These imports continued until the outbreak of World War 1, although in each case only small numbers of individuals were imported. The present affirmed was completed in 1882 in Germany. Today, the Tirikasittich in European decorative bird attitude is relatively rare, since Brazil has adopted a strict export ban. In the Brazilian ornamental bird holding several color mutations have occurred. So there are blue Tirikasittiche and a brighter color variant. For a welfare an aviary is necessary.