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Perija Conure (Pyrrhura caeruleiceps)
Also Known As: Perija Parakeet, Todd's Conure or Parakeet
Closeup of Perija Conure
Credit: © ProAves
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Did You Know?
The Perija Conure (or Todd's Conure) has historically been listed as a subspecies of the Painted Conure (Pyrrhura picta). However, in 2001 a review by Leo Joseph of patterns of geographical variation in neotropical parakeets has recognised three endemic parakeets as distinctive species. These are Pyrrhura subandina, Sinu Parakeet; P. caeruleiceps, Perija Parakeet and P. eisenmanni, Azuero Parakeet. These differ from the nominate Painted Parakeet in colouration on the face and bends of the wing.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:Not recorded
Range: Sierra de Perija, on Colombia-Venezuela border, and N Colombia.
Habitat:
Found from 450-2000m (1476-6560 ft) in cloud-forest.
Threat Summary:
Not known.
IUCN Rating:
Not available
Wild Diet:
Probably similar to Painted Conure P. picta: various fruits, flowers, seeds and algae from ponds.
CITES Rating:
Not available
Ecology:
Presumed to be resident; may be similar to Painted and Sinu Conures P. picta and P. subandina: seen in small flocks of up to 15 birds; shy and difficult to approach.
Clutch and Egg Size:
5-7 elliptical eggs, 26.5 x 19.0mm (1 x 0.7 in).
Breeding Season:
March-June
More Info Sites:
http://www.birdlife.org/news/news/2001/03/126.html
http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/perija-parakeet.html
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