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Socorro Conure (Aratinga brevipes)
Also Known As: Socorro Parakeet, Socorro Green Conure
Socorro Parakeet feeding in the wild. About 350 remain on Socorro Island, Pacific Ocean
Credit: © Juan Cornejo
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Did You Know?
The Socorro Conure has a very small, one-island range which puts this species at high risk.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:Recent (2007) surveys indicate only 350 remain.
Range: Restricted to Socorro Island in Islas Revillagigedo, west coast of Mexico.
Habitat:
Found up to 500m (1640 ft) in Bumelia, Ilex and Guettarda forest with trees 8m (26.2 ft) or more, tall.
Threat Summary:
Soil erosion and overgrazing by livestock have prevented the regeneration of forest. Predation by feral cats has probably had some effect.
IUCN Rating:
Endangered
Wild Diet:
Feeds on Bumelia, Guettarda, ilex and Psidium seeds and fruit pulp. Also feeds on Opuntia and Ficus fruits in the dry season.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Found in flocks up to 40 birds, more rarely to 100. Seen more commonly in groups or families of 6 or pairs while breeding.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Clutch size unknown, rounded eggs, 30.0 x 24.5mm (1.2 x 0.9 in).
Breeding Season:
Probably November.
Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.specifysoftware.org/Informatics/bios/biostownpeterson/NPG_BBOC_2003.pdf
More Info Sites:
http://elibrary.unm.edu/sora/wb/v24n01/p0001-p0016.pdf
http://www.scricciolo.com/Extinct_Endangered_List.pdf
http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/geog/new/downloads/969/111.pdf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socorro_Parakeet
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