Bird Guide

Rufous-fronted Parakeet

Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons

VulnerableEndemicSeedsGrasslandCavity nestSmall · 50 g

About the Rufous-fronted Parakeet

The rufous-fronted parakeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. Endemic to Colombia, its natural habitats are high-altitude shrubland, high-altitude grassland and arable land. It is threatened by habitat destruction and is classified as "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

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This parakeet grows to a length of about 18 cm (7 in) and the sexes are similar. This is a robust, small species with dull green plumage above and bluish-green wings. The lores and a narrow band on the forehead are brownish-red, and the cheeks, throat, breast and belly are yellowish-green. The short, pointed tail is green above and bluish-green below. There is a grey ring round the eye, the iris is brown, the beak is yellowish-horn and the feet are grey.

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Where the Rufous-fronted Parakeet lives

Regular range

When to see the Rufous-fronted Parakeet

Peak activity in August · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

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