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Crimson-bellied Conure  (Pyrrhura perlata)

Also Known As: Crimson-bellied Parakeet
 
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Crimson-bellied Conure

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Did You Know?
The Crimson-bellied Conure engages in geophagy (eating of soil) at clay licks.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Not recorded

Range: Amazon River basin in N Brazil and NE Bolivia.

Habitat:
Found up to 600m (1968 ft) in lowland terre firme tropical rainforest, forest edge, clearings and secondary growth forest.

Threat Summary:
This species is possibly declining due to loss of habitat.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on catkins, small fruits, figs and flowers.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Seen in small flocks and occasionally in mixed groups with Painted Conures (Pyrrhura picta) and Golden-winged Parakeets (Brotogeris chrysopterus). Often seen descending to rivers and creeks to bathe and drink.

Clutch and Egg Size:
4-6 eggs, 25 x 20mm (1.0 x 0.8 in).

Breeding Season:
August-November; probably also April-June.

More Info Sites:
Infonatura search for 'Crimson-bellied Parakeet'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimson-bellied_Parakeet