Ochre-marked Parakeet
Pyrrhura cruentata
Ochre-marked Parakeet (Pyrrhura cruentata) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South America.
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The Ochre-marked Parakeet (Pyrrhura cruentata) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 75.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
- Genus Pyrrhura
- Species cruentata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 75.9 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ochre-marked 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 Ochre-marked Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ochre-marked Parakeet (Pyrrhura cruentata) is a species of bird in the Psittacidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA se Brazil.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 75.9 g, with a wing length of about 14.7 cm and a tail of around 13.1 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 10,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ochre-marked Parakeet?
The Ochre-marked Parakeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 75.9 g.
Where does the Ochre-marked Parakeet live?
The Ochre-marked Parakeet is found across South America with a range covering SA se Brazil, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Ochre-marked Parakeet belong to?
The Ochre-marked Parakeet (Pyrrhura cruentata) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Ochre-marked Parakeet eat?
The Ochre-marked Parakeet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Ochre-marked Parakeet migrate?
The Ochre-marked Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Ochre-marked Parakeet endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Ochre-marked Parakeet make?
1 real field recording of the Ochre-marked Parakeet can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Ochre-marked Parakeet's range?
The Ochre-marked Parakeet has a mapped global range of about 10,000 km².
Conservation
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