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Red-throated Conure (Aratinga rubritorquis)
Also Known As: Red-throated Parakeet, Orange-throated Conure
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Did You Know?
The red throat of this species distinguished it from all of the other green Aratinga sp. conures.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:Not recorded
Range: Central highlands and nearby Pacific slope of E Guatamala to W Nicaragua.
Habitat:
Found from 600-1800m (1968-5904 ft) in various kinds of wooded areas except tropical rainforest. In both moist and scrubby open woodland and farmland in Guatamala and in Pinus sp. forest in Nicaragua.
Threat Summary:
Overall decline has occurred due to conversion of forest to agriculture.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Feeds on seeds, nuts, berries and fruits. May also take seed and maize crops.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Found in flocks when not breeding, pairs during season. Larger congregations occur where food is plentiful. Nesting occurs in tree cavities, rock crevices, holes in buildings or termite mounds.
Clutch and Egg Size:
3-4 rounded eggs, 30.0 x 24.5mm (1.2 x 0.9 in).
Breeding Season:
January-August
More Info Sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-throated_Parakeet
http://www.oiseaux.net/birds/distribution/red-throated.parakeet.html
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