Rose-crowned Parakeet
Pyrrhura rhodocephala
The Rose-crowned Parakeet (Pyrrhura rhodocephala) is a rare african and new world parrot found only in Venezuela, weighing about 76 g. The rose-crowned parakeet, also known as the rose-headed parakeet, rose-crowned conure or rose-headed conure, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae and genus Pyrrhura.
About the Rose-crowned Parakeet
The rose-crowned parakeet, also known as the rose-headed parakeet, rose-crowned conure or rose-headed conure, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae and genus Pyrrhura. It is endemic to Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The rose-crowned parakeet is a small parrot, measuring 24 cm long with a wing length of 13 to 14.2 cm, tail 9.7 to 11.5 cm, and bill 1.6 to 1.8 cm long, with a tarsus length of 1.4 to 1.6 cm. As an adult it is mainly green; its bright red cap and white primary coverts (blue in juveniles) help to distinguish it from all other long-tailed, small parrot species in South America. It has blue primaries and a red tail and the sexes are alike. No other members of the genus Pyrrhura occur in its range. The painted parakeet also has red on its head but has bold, scaly patterns on its breast and throat.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Rose-crowned Parakeet can be seen all year round, with peak activity in December. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Rose-crowned Parakeet?
- The rose-crowned parakeet is a small parrot, measuring 24 cm long with a wing length of 13 to 14.2 cm, tail 9.7 to 11.5 cm, and bill 1.6 to 1.8 cm long, with a tarsus length of 1.4 to 1.6 cm. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rose-crowned Parakeet?
- The Rose-crowned Parakeet is a medium sized bird weighing about 76 g.
- Where can you see a Rose-crowned Parakeet?
- The Rose-crowned Parakeet is endemic to Venezuela, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Rose-crowned Parakeet?
- The Rose-crowned Parakeet is most easily confused with the El Oro Parakeet, the Grey-breasted Parakeet and the White-breasted Parakeet.
- Is the Rose-crowned Parakeet endangered?
- The Rose-crowned Parakeet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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