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Brown-breasted Conure (Pyrrhura calliptera)
Also Known As: Brown-breasted Parakeet, Flame-winged Conure or Parakeet, Beautiful Conure
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Did You Know?
Because members of the Pyrrhura genus or group are extremely inquisitive it is essential that every corner and join in an enclosure for captive birds be inspected prior to placing the birds in. These birds are extremely adept at finding a way out of their aviaries.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:5000-10,000
Range: C Colombia.
Habitat:
Found from 1500-3400m (4920-11,152 ft) in the upper subtropical and temperate zone cloud forest, other humid forest; also elfin woodland and paramo with bushes or scattered forest patches, and areas with shrubs, secondary growth, peatbog paramo and clearings.
Threat Summary:
This species is declining due to habitat loss and persecution as a crop pest.
IUCN Rating:
Vulnerable
Wild Diet:
Feeds on fruits of Cecropia, Clusia and Brunellia sp. and seeds. May take cultivated maize.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Gregarious; seen in groups of of 6-14 and sometimes more. Makes local altitudinal movements but otherwise is resident. Feeds mainly in trees and low bushes.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available
Breeding Season:
Starting in August.
Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.conure.org/project_pyrrhura/project_pyrrhura_objectives.htm
More Info Sites:
Infonatura search for 'Brown-breasted Parakeet'
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown-breasted_Parakeet
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