The Black-hooded Parakeet (Nandayus nenday) is native to South America, more specifically, from Pantanal. In Portuguese it is known as “Príncipe Negro”, what means “Black Prince”, due the black facial mask, its main characteristic. They live in small bands, but can be seen in hundreds in some regions. Little is known about this species and we are intensifying the studies about them in Pantanal, Brazil. During the reproductive season (from October to February), we have seen several birds investigating a tree hole, where they establish their nests.
We still do not know if other birds from the band collaborate with the care of the nestlings. Besides the aspects regarding their feeding and behavior, we are monitoring the nestlings and collecting material to study sanitary issues. During January, Vandir and the externs Veronica and Diana monitored several nestlings of the “Prince” of Pantanal!
5 Comments posted on "The “Prince” of Pantanal"
Pam/Shell Beach CA on February 1st, 2008 at 2:12 pm
What a beautiful bird. Thanks for the great pictures and update.
Chelsea on February 1st, 2008 at 5:45 pm
These are amazing pictures. What beautiful birds. Thank you for sharing this with us!
F. J. PECHIR on February 1st, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Good work!! extraordinary pictures!
Lucia Cristiana, Brazil on February 1st, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Lindos papagaios do Brasil. Obrigada pelo seu trabalho maravilhoso.
blueparrot on February 1st, 2008 at 11:13 pm
These birds are really pretty, like all the others we have in Pantanal. If you guys have a chance to come to Brazil one day, please do not miss out our wonderful Pantanal! Post a comment
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