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Wavy-breasted Conure  (Pyrrhura peruviana)

Also Known As: Wavy-breasted Parakeet
 
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Pair of Wavy-breasted conures in captivity

Credit: © Anthony Snell
 
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Did You Know?
The Wavy-breasted Conure was formerly a sub-species of the Painted Conure.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Not recorded

Range: Patchy distribution in SE Ecuador to S Peru.

Habitat:
Found in humid terra firme forest in lowlands and humid montane forest.

Threat Summary:
Unknown

IUCN Rating:
Not available

Wild Diet:
Foods presumed to be similar to that of Painted Conure: fruits, flowers and seeds; possibly algae from ponds.

CITES Rating:
Not available

Ecology:
Thought to be resident, making irregular movements in the north part of its range. Found in flocks of 10 or more individuals, keeping to upper stages of forest canopy.

Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available

Breeding Season:
Not available