Flame-winged Parakeet
Pyrrhura calliptera
The Flame-winged Parakeet (Pyrrhura calliptera) is a rare african and new world parrot found only in Colombia, weighing about 76 g. The flame-winged parakeet, also known as the brown-breasted parakeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.
About the Flame-winged Parakeet
The flame-winged parakeet, also known as the brown-breasted parakeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is endemic to forest edge and shrub at altitudes of 1,700–3,400 m (5,600–11,200 ft) above sea level on the east Andean slope in Colombia. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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How to identify it
A medium-sized parakeet, the brown-breasted parakeet measures 22–23 cm in length. The throat and upper breast are medium brown with light edges giving a scalloped appearance. The head of the bird is mostly greyish-brown with green cheeks and contrasting ear coverts that can appear reddish or brown. The eye has a prominent white orbital ring. The breast and belly are reddish brown, often with green shadings. The bird's back and most of its wing coverts are green, with bright yellow primary coverts and bluish primaries. The tail is dull red.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Flame-winged Parakeet can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Flame-winged Parakeet?
- A medium-sized parakeet, the brown-breasted parakeet measures 22–23 cm in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Flame-winged Parakeet?
- The Flame-winged Parakeet is a medium sized bird weighing about 76 g.
- Where can you see a Flame-winged Parakeet?
- The Flame-winged Parakeet is endemic to Colombia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Flame-winged Parakeet?
- The Flame-winged Parakeet is most easily confused with the Santa Marta Parakeet, the Black-capped Parakeet and the Blood-eared Parakeet.
- Is the Flame-winged Parakeet endangered?
- The Flame-winged Parakeet is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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