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Perija Parakeet
Pyrrhura caeruleiceps
Perija Parakeet (Pyrrhura caeruleiceps) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South America.
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The Perija Parakeet (Pyrrhura caeruleiceps) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 62.1 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 caeruleiceps
Where it lives
East of Aguachica, Cesar and Norte de Santander (northern Colombia) and Perijá Mts. (Colombia-Venezuela border)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 62.1 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Perija Parakeet is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Perija Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Perija Parakeet (Pyrrhura caeruleiceps) belongs to the Psittacidae family of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA e of Aguachica, Cesar and Norte de Santander (n Colombia) and Perijá Mts. (Colombia-Venezuela border).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 62.1 g, with a wing length of about 11.9 cm and a tail of around 12.1 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 22,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Perija Parakeet?
The Perija Parakeet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 62.1 g.
Where does the Perija Parakeet live?
The Perija Parakeet is found across South America with a range covering SA e of Aguachica, Cesar and Norte de Santander (n Colombia) and Perijá Mts. (Colombia-Venezuela border), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Perija Parakeet belong to?
The Perija Parakeet (Pyrrhura caeruleiceps) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Perija Parakeet eat?
The Perija Parakeet is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Perija Parakeet migrate?
The Perija Parakeet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Perija 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.
How large is the Perija Parakeet's range?
The Perija Parakeet has a mapped global range of about 22,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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