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Status in the Wild

World Population:
Not recorded

Range: Found in SE Colombia, east of Andes and south from Caqueta and Vaupes, E Ecuador and E Peru to NW Brazil, in W Amazonas south to NW Mato Grosso, and N Bolivia, south to Cochabamba. Introduced to Miami, Florida.

Habitat:
Found up to 900m (2952 ft) in lowland, mainly water-associated forest. Occurs in varzea and floodplain forest and tall growth in swamps. Found also in forest remnants in humid savanna and cleared areas with patches of trees.

Threat Summary:
No threats at present.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on seeds, fruits of palms, flowers, berries and insects and their larvae.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Seen in pairs or small groups but also in flocks of up to 75 where food abundant. Will search rotting branches and stumps for insects. Visits exposed clay banks.

Clutch and Egg Size:
3-4 eggs

Breeding Season:
February, Colombia; birds in breeding condition, August, Bolivia; breeding June-September, Loreto, E Peru; April-July, Mato Grosso.

More Info Sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dusky-headed_Parakeet

Infonatura - Dusky-headed Parakeet