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Grey-breasted Parakeet
Pyrrhura griseipectus
Grey-breasted Parakeet (Pyrrhura griseipectus) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South America.
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The Grey-breasted Parakeet (Pyrrhura griseipectus) 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 griseipectus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 75.9 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Critically Endangered
Least Concern
Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Grey-breasted 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 Grey-breasted Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Grey-breasted Parakeet (Pyrrhura griseipectus) is a species of bird in the Psittacidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA ne Brazil.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 75.9 g, with a wing length of about 11.1 cm and a tail of around 11.1 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.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 686 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Grey-breasted Parakeet?
The Grey-breasted Parakeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 75.9 g.
Where does the Grey-breasted Parakeet live?
The Grey-breasted Parakeet is found across South America with a range covering SA ne Brazil, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Grey-breasted Parakeet belong to?
The Grey-breasted Parakeet (Pyrrhura griseipectus) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Grey-breasted Parakeet eat?
The Grey-breasted Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Grey-breasted Parakeet migrate?
The Grey-breasted Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Grey-breasted 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 Grey-breasted Parakeet make?
1 real field recording of the Grey-breasted Parakeet can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Grey-breasted Parakeet's range?
The Grey-breasted Parakeet has a mapped global range of about 686 km².
Conservation
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