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Pfrimer’s Parakeet
Pyrrhura pfrimeri
Pfrimer's Parakeet (Pyrrhura pfrimeri) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South America.
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The Pfrimer’s Parakeet (Pyrrhura pfrimeri) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 75.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
- Genus Pyrrhura
- Species pfrimeri
Quick facts
- Weight
- 75.9 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Critically Endangered
Endangered
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Pfrimer’s Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Pfrimer’s Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Pfrimer’s Parakeet (Pyrrhura pfrimeri) is a member of the Psittacidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA ec Brazil.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 75.9 g, with a wing length of about 11.8 cm and a tail of around 11.7 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 7,186 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Pfrimer’s Parakeet?
The Pfrimer’s Parakeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 75.9 g.
Where does the Pfrimer’s Parakeet live?
The Pfrimer’s Parakeet is found across South America with a range covering SA ec Brazil, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Pfrimer’s Parakeet belong to?
The Pfrimer’s Parakeet (Pyrrhura pfrimeri) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Pfrimer’s Parakeet eat?
The Pfrimer’s Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Pfrimer’s Parakeet migrate?
The Pfrimer’s Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Pfrimer’s Parakeet endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Pfrimer’s Parakeet make?
1 real field recording of the Pfrimer’s Parakeet — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Pfrimer’s Parakeet's range?
The Pfrimer’s Parakeet has a mapped global range of about 7,186 km².
Conservation
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