Origin
The golden-headed aratinga parrot (Aratinga auricapillus) belongs to the family Psittacidae, genus Aratinga. It can be found in Brazil and Paraguay. Its natural habitat consists of tropical forests
or dry subtropics, Plains, savanna and plantations.
At the moment the species is threatened with habitat loss (fragmentation and planting of various that do not encourage or maintain the growth of the bird) and trade (although it is illegal still practiced).
Although an exact estimate has not been made the number of individuals approximates to 10,000 of which 7600 adults. He is also known as the "King Parrot of the seashore"
Feeding golden-headed Parrot
The main food of the golden-headed parrot is Seeds, Nuts and fruits.
Features golden-headed Parrot
The golden-headed parrot is 30 cm long. It has a predominant green color, a black beak, rings around the eyes are white, an orange-reddish belly, a red face and a golden head.
An adult can reach the weight of 140-150 grams. Young people have the same colors as adults less the colors in the head area that are more erased.
There are no clear differences that reveal sexual dimorphism between males and females.
They live and travel in flocks of 30-40 individuals or more who spend most of their time together. The sounds they emit are short and slightly loud. Not considered
noisy birds.
Breeding golden-headed Parrot
Couples nest only in trees, rocky banks, under the roofs of buildings. It is dicret like a swallow when it comes to the nest.
Sit on the branches of nearby trees and when the activity
it is less or not at all intense flies almost imperceptibly to the nest. Like most parrots, they do not gather branches, Kindles or other "materials" for Nest arrangement. Eggs are laid directly on the soil.
The female can lay up to 3-4 eggs which she incubates for 24 days.
