Golden-Plumed parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii)

The Golden-plumed Parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii) is a Neotropical parrot species within the family Psittacidae, belonging to the monotypic genus Leptosittaca.

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They can be found in the eastern Andean slopes in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.      

The Rio Blanco Reserve in Colombia is a good place to see them in the lodge area.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT GOLDEN-PLUMED PARAKEETS

Wikipedia

World Parrot Trust

Birdlife

Neotropical Birds

American Bird Conservancy

VIDEOS

Looks like some people were able to see this beautiful bird a bit closer!

This one looks pretty young going by the pin feathers.