Brotogeris

Brotogeris is a genus of small parrots endemic to Central and South America. The closest relative is the monk parakeet. They eat seeds and fruit.

Taxonomy

List of species of the genus:

Phylogeny

The species of the genus Brotogeris form a monophyletic group whose closest relative is the monk parakeet. The species are positioned in two separate clades.

Species photographs

Plain parakeet
(Brotogeris tirica)

Plain parakeet
(Brotogeris tirica)

Grey-cheeked parakeet
(Brotogeris pyrrhoptera)

Grey-cheeked parakeet
(Brotogeris pyrrhoptera)

Yellow-chevroned parakeet
(Brotogeris chiriri)