White-eyed parakeet (Psittacara leucophthalmus) is yet another of many species of parrots you may see on the grounds of Cristalino Jungle Lodge.
This couple is eating off the spikelet, or the stem holding the coconuts! What nutritional value could it possibly hold, except lots of cellulose and fibres?
They were quite persistent, and possibly will continue until the spikelet can no longer hold the weight of the nuts, and they will fall to the ground.
I’ve not seen this behavior before, and don’t know what addition to their diet this has.
It sounds like this:
Last updated on 8 November 2024
