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Andean Parakeet  (Bolborhynchus orbygnesius)

 
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Profile of Andean Parakeets

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Did You Know?
The Andean Parakeet nests in burrows in steep banks.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Not recorded

Range: N Peru to CW Bolivia.

Habitat:
Found from 3000-4000m (9840-13,120ft) in semi-arid upland woods in subtropical and temperate zones including drier cloud forests, bushy habitats in ravines in open country, elfin woodland at edge of paramo and grassy slopes with bromeliads and scattered woodland patches. May also visit rural areas and farmland.

Threat Summary:
None at present.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Diet consists of seeds, buds and berries.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Gregarious; seen in pairs, small groups and occasionally large flocks of over 300 birds. Feeds in bamboo, brambles and leguminaceous trees. Forages in vegetation or on the ground.

Clutch and Egg Size:
4-6 eggs

Breeding Season:
Not recorded

More Info Sites:
http://www.natureserve.org/infonatura/servlet/InfoNatura?searchName=Bolborhynchus+orbygnesius

http://www.oiseaux.net/birds/distribution/andean.parakeet.html