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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittacidae

Orange-chinned Parakeet

Brotogeris jugularis

Meet the orange-chinned parakeet: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Orange-chinned Parakeet — Brotogeris jugularis
Orange-chinned Parakeet
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The orange-chinned parakeet (Brotogeris jugularis), also known as the Tovi parakeet, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found from southern Mexico through Central America into Colombia and Venezuela.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: Fernan bth. Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 4.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.