black head; white eye-ring (pet store; 2013-04-14)


Nanday Parakeet
Nandayus nenday

Native Range: South America

Notes: a long pointed tail demonstrates that this mid-sized bird is a parakeet rather than a parrot; common in the pet trade.


green body; red leggings (pet store; 2013-04-14)

frontal view (pet store; 2013-04-14)

dorsal view; note the long pointed tail (pet store; 2013-04-14)

head view (pet store; 2013-04-14)

very dextrous feet can hold items (pet store; 2013-04-14)

posing for a portrait (pet store; 2013-04-14)

whole body shot (pet store; 2013-04-14)