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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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El Oro Parakeet* |
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Pyrrhura orcesi |
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Description (10)
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El Oro Parakeet
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Other Names (World)
El Oro Parakeet, El Oro Conure
Family
Psittacidae (Parrots)
Size
22 cm
First Described (Guide)
Ridgely & Robbins, 1988
Habitat
Very humid, tropical forest. From 800 - 1,200 m, occasionally as low as 300 m.
Ecuador (B).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 250 - 999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status EN
Habitat destruction through clearing is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Groups of 4-15, although flocks up to 60 have been observed.
Food
Fruits and Cecropia sp. flowers.
Voice
Metallic trilling 'tchreeet tchreeet' calls in flight. Quiet chirping when perched.
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (20)...)
El Oro Parakeet (Pyrrhura orcesi) [XC17689]
by Niels Krabbe from Buenaventura Reserve, El Oro, Ecuador (call)
El Oro Parakeet (Pyrrhura orcesi) [XC766731]
by Bram Vogels from Pi\u00f1as (near Moromoro), Pi\u00f1as, El Oro, Ecuador (call)
Subspecies
Forms a superspecies with Maroon-tailed Parakeet (Pyrrhura melanura).
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Scarlet-fronted Parakeet (Psittacara wagleri) which is much larger and has more extensive red on forehead.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the El Oro Parakeet see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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