Tui Parakeet

Explore the Exotic World of Tui Parakeet Parrots

The Tui Parakeet (Brotogeris sanctithomae) can be found along the whole length of the Amazon River and its tributaries, from Brazil to eastern Ecuador and northern Bolivia.

The United States heavily imported these parakeets in the late 1960s and early 1970s until an export embargo stopped the imports.

There was little interest in reproducing these parakeet Birds, which are now nearly extinct in the United States.

Aviculturists are now in high demand for the adorable little Tui Parakeets.

Except for the lack of red wing accents, the Tui Perot resembles small Yellow-crowned Amazon parrots. Tui Parakeets have bright green plumage with a darker wing and a massive patch of yellow on their forehead.

The Tui Parakeet is a little parrot that grows to be around 6.5 – 6.8 inches (17 cm) long and weighs about 2 oz (58g). Their tail is medium to short and wedge-shaped.

Their bill is a dark reddish-brownish, with white eye rings and pale grey irises.

Distinction from subspecies

Comparisons of Brotogeris Subspecies

Santarém plain Parakeets are slightly smaller than the nominate Tui Parakeet, measuring 6 inches (16 cm) on average. They resemble the nominate species, except they have a variable yellow stripe or spot behind the eye, and the yellow patch on the forehead is often more extensive.

Where do Tui parakeets live?

The tui parakeet (Brotogeris sanctithomae) is a species of bird in the subfamily Arinae of the Psittacidae family, the African and New World parrots. It is seen in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and possibly Ecuador. The tui parakeet shares the genus Brotogeris with seven other species of parakeets.

What is a tui parakeet like?

The tui parakeet is 17–19 cm (6.7–7.5 in) long and weighs an average of 59 g (2.1 oz). Adults are primarily green in color, which is more yellow monk parrot on the rump and underparts. They have yellow lores and foreheads and a bluish tinge to the face. Its primaries are darker green than the body and bluish below.

What is a Tui bird?

The medallion and tui are from Tui Breweries, located on the banks of the mangatainoka river in the Wairarapa/hawkes bay provinces. The tui parakeet for sale is a bird native to New Zealand. John Taupo.

Diet / Feeding

• These parakeets may feed on the following in their native habitat:
• Seeds (both sprouted and un-sprouted)
• Berries and other fruits
• Flowers. Plant Matter, Nectar, and Greens
• Minerals and grit: They are frequently found feeding on soil in barreiros (areas where mineral-rich soil is readily available) and on river banks.
• Insect larvae and adults
• They can also be seen in manioc and sugar cane farms.