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Status in the Wild

World Population:
Not recorded

Range:
E.f. ferrugineus: S Chile, in Aisen and Magallanes, and S Argentina, from southwestern Chubut south to Tierra del Fuego.
E.f. minor: C and S Chile, from O'Higgins south to Aisen and eastern slopes of Andes to SW Argentina, from Neuquen south to western Chubut.


Habitat:
Found up to 2000m mostly in wooded country; also in more open habitat and cultivated areas. Occurs in sea level in southern part of range.

Threat Summary:
None at present.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Mainly a seed eater, but also takes bamboo, nuts, acorns, fruits, berries and leaf buds. Also seen taking pollen from native species such as Nothofagus and Araucaria. (Unpublished data)

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Seen in flocks of 10-15 individuals but larger (up to 100) groups also seen. Nests in tree cavity, scratching sides for thin bits of wood to line nest. May also add loose feather when they find them, but will not pluck their own. (Unpublished data)

Clutch and Egg Size:
5-6 rounded eggs, with a maximum of 11. (Unpublished data) 31.0 x 25.0mm

Breeding Season:
December, with northern populations laying first. (Unpublished data)

Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.avesdechile.cl/146en.htm
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1442-9993.2006.01637.x

More Info Sites:
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/birds/conures/austral.php
http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=177720
http://www.natureserve.org/infonatura/