C/S:   Aztec (Olive-throated) Parakeet
    Aratinga Astec
     
Av. Size:   9 in (23 cm)
     
Identifying Characteristics:   small, green parakeet with white eye-ring, olive front and blue in tail
     
Similar to/Compare with:   Green Parakeet, Orange-fronted Parakeet, but none in range
     
Range:   Eastern Mexico through parts of Central America
     
Habitat:   forest boundaries, scrub trees and bush
     
Other Info/Notes on Photo:   Often found in groups. Tend to mate for life.
   
   
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