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White-eared Conure  (Pyrrhura leucotis)

Also Known As: White-eared Parakeet, Maroon-faced Parakeet
 
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Captive White-eared Conure

Credit: © Mary Jo Yarberry
 
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Did You Know?
The Pyrrhura conures differ in their mode of flight from the Aratinga conures - the Pyrrhuras have more swift, undulating flight, whereas the Aratingas flight is more straight, direct.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Not recorded

Range: E Brazil, from S Bahia south to Espirito Santo and E Minas Gerais, and formerly Sao Paulo; introduced to Rio de Janeiro Bontanical Gardens without success.

Habitat:
Found up to 600m (1968 ft) in forest, forest edge and adjacent clearings with scattered trees including naturally shaded cacao plantations and sometimes entering villages.

Threat Summary:
This species has declined significantly within its Brazilian range due to deforestation.

IUCN Rating:
Near-threatened

Wild Diet:
Diet possibly includes: flowers, fruits, seeds, insect larvae and algae.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Social; usually seen in flocks of 15-20 individuals. Stays mainly in upper stages of canopy.

Clutch and Egg Size:
5-9 (captivity) broadly elliptical eggs, 26.5 x 20.5mm (1.0 x 0.8 in).

Breeding Season:
May-July

More Info Sites:
Infonatura search for 'Maroon-faced Parakeet'