Fiery-shouldered Parakeet
Pyrrhura egregia
The Fiery-shouldered Parakeet (Pyrrhura egregia) is a legendary african and new world parrot found in 3 countries, weighing about 66 g. The fiery-shouldered parakeet, also known as the fiery-shouldered conure, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.
About the Fiery-shouldered Parakeet
The fiery-shouldered parakeet, also known as the fiery-shouldered conure, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. There are two subspecies, P. e. egregia and P. e. obscura.
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How to identify it
The fiery-shouldered parakeet grows to a length of about 26 cm (10 in) and weighs about 75 g (2.6 oz). In the nominate subspecies (P. e. egregia), the head is grey and the neck and upper parts of the body and wings are green. The front edge of the wing and the underwing coverts are yellow with orange markings. The breast is green barred with brown and yellowish-white. The central part of the abdomen is reddish-brown, as is the upper side of the tail while the underside of the tail is grey. The eye is brown and surrounded by bare white skin, and the beak is horn-coloured.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Fiery-shouldered Parakeet?
- The fiery-shouldered parakeet grows to a length of about 26 cm (10 in) and weighs about 75 g (2.6 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Fiery-shouldered Parakeet?
- The Fiery-shouldered Parakeet is a medium sized bird weighing about 66 g.
- Where can you see a Fiery-shouldered Parakeet?
- The Fiery-shouldered Parakeet occurs in 3 countries, including Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana.
- What birds look similar to a Fiery-shouldered Parakeet?
- The Fiery-shouldered Parakeet is most easily confused with the Pearly Parakeet, the El Oro Parakeet and the Pfrimer's Parakeet.
- Is the Fiery-shouldered Parakeet endangered?
- The Fiery-shouldered Parakeet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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