About Aratinga jandaya (Gmelin, 1788)
Nomenclature and Classification
The jandaya parakeet, with the scientific name Aratinga jandaya (Gmelin, 1788), is a small long-tailed parakeet.
Plumage Coloration
It has a reddish-orange body, green wings, vent and tail, with blue-tinged tail feather tips.
Head and Facial Features
Its head, neck, and shoulders are yellow, its cheeks are orange, it has a black bill, a whitish orbital ring, and dark eyes.
Size, Weight and Vocalization
This species measures 30 cm (12 in) long and weighs 125–140 gm, and it produces a very loud, shrill call.
Geographic Range
It has an extremely large range in northeastern Brazil, covering the states of Piauí, Maranhão, Tocantins, and Ceará, as well as parts of Goiás and Pará.
Habitat
It inhabits lowland deciduous woodland and palm groves.
Wild Diet
In the wild, jandaya parakeets strongly prefer various fruits including mango and cashew apples, along with palm nuts.
Human Crop Interaction
They are also unfortunately attracted to human-cultivated plants, such as rice, maize, and members of the plant family Annonaceae.
Toxic Substances
Chocolate, caffeine, and a chemical commonly found in avocados are toxic to jandaya parakeets.
