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Pearly Conure  (Pyrrhura lepida)

 
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Pearly Conure - P. l. anerythra subspecies

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Did You Know?
There are over 55 different species of conure. These are included in the Pyrrhura, Aratinga, Enicognathus, Nandayus, Leptosittaca, Guaruba, Ognorhynchus and Cyanoliseus genuses.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Not recorded

Range:
P.l. lepida: NE Para, east to NW Maranhao, Brazil.
P.l. coerulescens: E and C Maranhao.
P.l. anerythra: E Para.


Habitat:
Found up to 500m (1640 ft) in lowland terra firme tropical rainforest. Also has been reported from forest edge, clearings and secondary growth.

Threat Summary:
This species is threatened by extensive logging and deforestation.

IUCN Rating:
Near-threatened

Wild Diet:
Probably catkins, small fruits and flowers.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Are noisy and conspicuous while in flight, but well hidden while resting in upper stages of canopy. Seen in flocks of up to ten birds, particularly at good food source.

Clutch and Egg Size:
3-5 eggs, 26.0 x 21.0mm (1 x 0.8 in).

Breeding Season:
Probably August-November.

More Info Sites:
Infonatura - Search for Pearly Parakeet

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearly_Parakeet

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