Sulphur-winged Parakeet
Pyrrhura hoffmanni
The Sulphur-winged Parakeet (Pyrrhura hoffmanni) is a rare african and new world parrot found in 2 countries, weighing about 82 g. The sulphur-winged parakeet, also known as Hoffmann's conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
About the Sulphur-winged Parakeet
The sulphur-winged parakeet, also known as Hoffmann's conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.
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How to identify it
The sulphur-winged parakeet is about 23 to 24 cm (9.1 to 9.4 in) long and weighs an average of 82 g (2.9 oz). The sexes are the same. Adults of the nominate subspecies are mostly green. Their head, nape, and throat have some yellow inclusions; bare white skin surrounds their eye and their ear coverts are bright terracotta. Their breast has a dull orange wash. Their wing is mostly green with yellow primary coverts, inner primaries, and outer secondaries; the outer primaries are blue. Their tail's upperside is rufous olive with green fringes on the feathers; its underside is reddish brown. Voice: The sulphur-winged parakeet's most common call is "a series of high-pitched shrill notes, e.g. "krree krree krree" " that is given both from a perch and in flight. It is shrill but not screechy in contrast to that of other Pyrrhura parakeets. Perched birds are often silent. Flocks in flight "call frequently and simultaneously, producing a noisy, harsh and piercing chattering."
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Sulphur-winged Parakeet?
- The sulphur-winged parakeet is about 23 to 24 cm (9.1 to 9.4 in) long and weighs an average of 82 g (2.9 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Sulphur-winged Parakeet?
- The Sulphur-winged Parakeet is a medium sized bird weighing about 82 g.
- Where can you see a Sulphur-winged Parakeet?
- The Sulphur-winged Parakeet occurs in 2 countries, including Costa Rica and Panama.
- What birds look similar to a Sulphur-winged Parakeet?
- The Sulphur-winged Parakeet is most easily confused with the Maroon-tailed Parakeet, the Green-cheeked Parakeet and the Painted Parakeet.
- Is the Sulphur-winged Parakeet endangered?
- The Sulphur-winged Parakeet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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