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The “Prince” of Pantanal

Category: Pantanal | Date: Feb 01 2008 | By: admin

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.
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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.

Adult and nest
This is an adult at the nest entrance.
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Two nestlings in a palm tree
Band of Principe Negro

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A male feeding the female

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!

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5 Responses to “The “Prince” of Pantanal”

Pam/Shell Beach CA, on 01 Feb 2008

What a beautiful bird. Thanks for the great pictures and update.

Chelsea, on 01 Feb 2008

These are amazing pictures. What beautiful birds. Thank you for sharing this with us!

F. J. PECHIR, on 01 Feb 2008

Good work!! extraordinary pictures!
Thank you for the report.

Lucia Cristiana, Brazil, on 01 Feb 2008

Lindos papagaios do Brasil. Obrigada pelo seu trabalho maravilhoso.

blueparrot, on 01 Feb 2008

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!
Thank you all for the comments!

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