the Guarouba genus
Golden Conure
The Golden Conure can be found in Brazil in the drier upland rain
forests. It survives on a diet of fruit, flowers. seeds and maize.
The Golden Conure is an endangered species. and this is due in
part to deforestation for road construction, and also to its capture
for the pet trade.
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Golden Conure
The Golden Conure can be found in Brazil in the drier upland rain
forests. It survives on a diet of fruit, flowers. seeds and maize.
The Golden Conure is an endangered species. and this is due in
part to deforestation for road construction, and also to its capture
for the pet trade.
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Aratinga genus of parakeets (about 25 species)
Large Conures (aka parakeets)
Blue-crowned Conure
Found in Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay .They inhabit grasslands, , dry forests, and
open habitats. rarely if ever in rain forests.
The Blue-crowned Conure is one of the larger birds in this class. It measures about 14.5 inches.. It is a very social
bird and it is an able talker.
The Green Conure, is native to Mexico Australia and Central America
It feeds on seeds, various fruits,nuts, berries, and corn. In some
countries they are considered crop pests. They can be found.
in the scrub and swamp forests,, woodlands, and forest clearing,
never in the rainforests. It is usually seen in large flocks.
The Red-masked parakeet is found in Ecuador and Peru.in forests edges and open areas, dry scrub lands, and also
near cities. and some humid forests..
It is a very good talker..This conure has made quite a name for itself in the San Francisco area where it has apparently
established little feral populations. It is a very social and active little parrot.
This species is considered threatened on account of the bird trade
Large Conures (aka parakeets)
Blue-crowned Conure
Found in Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay .They inhabit grasslands, , dry forests, and
open habitats. rarely if ever in rain forests.
The Blue-crowned Conure is one of the larger birds in this class. It measures about 14.5 inches.. It is a very social
bird and it is an able talker.
The Green Conure, is native to Mexico Australia and Central America
It feeds on seeds, various fruits,nuts, berries, and corn. In some
countries they are considered crop pests. They can be found.
in the scrub and swamp forests,, woodlands, and forest clearing,
never in the rainforests. It is usually seen in large flocks.
The Red-masked parakeet is found in Ecuador and Peru.in forests edges and open areas, dry scrub lands, and also
near cities. and some humid forests..
It is a very good talker..This conure has made quite a name for itself in the San Francisco area where it has apparently
established little feral populations. It is a very social and active little parrot.
This species is considered threatened on account of the bird trade
Finsch's Conure
Aka the Crimson-fronted Parakeet is found in Costa Rica and Panama in the tropical and subtropical moist forests.
and in the more open country where the forests are not so dense.It is often seen around fruit plabtations.
It feeds on flowers and fruits, grain, and maize. It is a social bird seen in fairly large flocks.
Sun Conure
is native to Brazil inly occurs and is found in and around humid forests.in scrublands along the rivers,, in savannas with
palm groves. It is a very loud and sociable little parrot.
It is considered an endangered species..Their beautiful colouration and ability to talk make them very popular as pets. In
addition they are among the friendliest of all conures.
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Aka the Crimson-fronted Parakeet is found in Costa Rica and Panama in the tropical and subtropical moist forests.
and in the more open country where the forests are not so dense.It is often seen around fruit plabtations.
It feeds on flowers and fruits, grain, and maize. It is a social bird seen in fairly large flocks.
Sun Conure
is native to Brazil inly occurs and is found in and around humid forests.in scrublands along the rivers,, in savannas with
palm groves. It is a very loud and sociable little parrot.
It is considered an endangered species..Their beautiful colouration and ability to talk make them very popular as pets. In
addition they are among the friendliest of all conures.
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Jenday Conure
is native to Brazil. in the mountain and forest areas. Resembles the sun conure a great
deal but its green wings and back serve to differentiate them quite easily.
It is a beautiful bird. and very able talker. Very popular as pets. Also very noisy. It feeds
on seed , nits, fruits.
is native to Brazil. in the mountain and forest areas. Resembles the sun conure a great
deal but its green wings and back serve to differentiate them quite easily.
It is a beautiful bird. and very able talker. Very popular as pets. Also very noisy. It feeds
on seed , nits, fruits.
CRIMSON FRONTED
laka Finsch's Conure . is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama h subtropical or
tropical moist lowland forests.
The Peach-fronted Parakeet is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and
Suriname.in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, subtropical or
tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland,
laka Finsch's Conure . is found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama h subtropical or
tropical moist lowland forests.
The Peach-fronted Parakeet is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and
Suriname.in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, subtropical or
tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland,
The Black-hooded Parakeet
aka Nanday Parakeet or Nanday Conure. is native to t Bolivia Brazil, Paraguay and
Argentina,
he bird feeds on seeds, fruit, palm nuts, berries,
it is found in scrublands and forest clearings open savannah, pastures a where it is
considered a crop pests. They are also loud
aka Nanday Parakeet or Nanday Conure. is native to t Bolivia Brazil, Paraguay and
Argentina,
he bird feeds on seeds, fruit, palm nuts, berries,
it is found in scrublands and forest clearings open savannah, pastures a where it is
considered a crop pests. They are also loud
Golden-plumed Parakeet, Conure
s found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Iin subtropical or tropical moist montane
forests, subtropical or tropical grasslands, and plantations. It is a species threatened
by habitat loss.
s found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Iin subtropical or tropical moist montane
forests, subtropical or tropical grasslands, and plantations. It is a species threatened
by habitat loss.
Red-tailed conures genus ( 2 dozen species)
They occur in tropical and subtropical South America and southern Central America (Panama
and Costa Rica. Most are found ino humid forest except for the Blaze-winged Parakeet which ,
prefers savanna-like habitats, and, the Pfrimer's Parakeet, [refers dry regions. Some species
are highly endangered.. They tend to move around in small, noisy flocks
Blue-throated Parakeet
nis one of the largest among Pyrrhura parakeets,eThe Blue-chested Parakeet is endemic to
lowland humid forests of c Brazil. The diet consists mainly of tree-fruits, seeds, flowers and
berries.
Red-crowned Parakeet
is found Peru,,n Ecuador, Bolivia and Brazil. in tropical humid forests .IT feeds on fruits,
seeds and flowers. ty. It. It is a fairly common parrot.
see also the Red-eared Parakeet,the Sulphur-winged Parakeet, the Fiery-shouldered
Parakeet and the Black-capped (Rock) Parakeet,
Brotogeris class
The Plain Parakeet
is endemic to Brazil. in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical
moist montane forests.
Canary-winged Parakeet
is found in and Colombia tn Brazil in forest clearings.. It feeds mostly on seeds and fruit
IIt is rarely if ever found deep into the tropical forest.
Yellow-chevroned Parakeet
is found in l Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina mainly in forest clearings and very rarely
into the tropical forest.
It feeds mostly on seeds and fruit
Tui parakeet
is found in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia; Ecuador, and Colombia in wooded habitats near water.
see also the Golden-winged Parakeet, Grey-cheeked Parakeet, Orange-chinned
Parakeet,Cobalt-winged Parakeet,
They occur in tropical and subtropical South America and southern Central America (Panama
and Costa Rica. Most are found ino humid forest except for the Blaze-winged Parakeet which ,
prefers savanna-like habitats, and, the Pfrimer's Parakeet, [refers dry regions. Some species
are highly endangered.. They tend to move around in small, noisy flocks
Blue-throated Parakeet
nis one of the largest among Pyrrhura parakeets,eThe Blue-chested Parakeet is endemic to
lowland humid forests of c Brazil. The diet consists mainly of tree-fruits, seeds, flowers and
berries.
Red-crowned Parakeet
is found Peru,,n Ecuador, Bolivia and Brazil. in tropical humid forests .IT feeds on fruits,
seeds and flowers. ty. It. It is a fairly common parrot.
see also the Red-eared Parakeet,the Sulphur-winged Parakeet, the Fiery-shouldered
Parakeet and the Black-capped (Rock) Parakeet,
Brotogeris class
The Plain Parakeet
is endemic to Brazil. in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical
moist montane forests.
Canary-winged Parakeet
is found in and Colombia tn Brazil in forest clearings.. It feeds mostly on seeds and fruit
IIt is rarely if ever found deep into the tropical forest.
Yellow-chevroned Parakeet
is found in l Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina mainly in forest clearings and very rarely
into the tropical forest.
It feeds mostly on seeds and fruit
Tui parakeet
is found in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia; Ecuador, and Colombia in wooded habitats near water.
see also the Golden-winged Parakeet, Grey-cheeked Parakeet, Orange-chinned
Parakeet,Cobalt-winged Parakeet,
Myiopsitta ( genus)
Monk Parakeet
is found in Argentina , Brazil and Uruguay, This little parrot has established feral populations in
North America and Europe.
Monk Parakeets are considered s major agricultural pest The Monk Parakeet is the only parrot that
builds a stick nest, Popular as pets theyare good talkers and can develop large vocabularies
Red-fan Parrot (Deroptyus genus) aka Hawk-headed Parrot is found in the Amazon basin.
These are American parrots belonging to the Arini tribe (long tailed clade)
Very few parrot species inhabit temperate zones. The 2 Mexican parrots that do, namely the Thick-Billed Parrot and the Maroon-fronted Parrot,
are very dependent on the mature pines, conifer and pine oak forests for nesting and foraging. Both of these parrots are seen eating pine
seeds and acorns as very important parts of their diet.
the Rhynchopsitta genus
The Thick-Billed Parrot aka the “snow parrot" is restricted in range to Mexico. It lives in temperate forests in the conifer, pine, mature pine-
oak and fir trees .It feeds on conifer cones and acorn as well as from various pine species. A very important part of their day involves foraging
for variations of cones The destruction of its habitat and the illegal bird trade are the main factors responsible for this species status as an
endangered species. There may be a few thousand individuals left in the wild at present. In all probability, there may be a few thousand Thick-
Billed parrots left in the wild at present. The Mexican government has created ancient forest sanctuaries in its conservation efforts to protect this
bird's habitat. Although this bird prefers roosting on cliffs , it does show some ability to adapt to roosting in trees also.
see http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/19715/all
http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=1584&m=0
http://www.gatewayparrotclub.org/Events/Programs/WorldBirdSanctuary/Thick-billedParrots.htm
http://www.thewildones.org/Animals/thickbill.html
The Maroon-fronted Parrot also lives in mature pine, mixed conifer, and pine-oak forests from They nest in on cliffs near water in large
colonies This bird was rendered vulnerable on account of the destruction of its habitat. Only 2500-3000 birds remain in the wild at present.
This bird is also often trapped for illegal pet trade activities.
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are very dependent on the mature pines, conifer and pine oak forests for nesting and foraging. Both of these parrots are seen eating pine
seeds and acorns as very important parts of their diet.
the Rhynchopsitta genus
The Thick-Billed Parrot aka the “snow parrot" is restricted in range to Mexico. It lives in temperate forests in the conifer, pine, mature pine-
oak and fir trees .It feeds on conifer cones and acorn as well as from various pine species. A very important part of their day involves foraging
for variations of cones The destruction of its habitat and the illegal bird trade are the main factors responsible for this species status as an
endangered species. There may be a few thousand individuals left in the wild at present. In all probability, there may be a few thousand Thick-
Billed parrots left in the wild at present. The Mexican government has created ancient forest sanctuaries in its conservation efforts to protect this
bird's habitat. Although this bird prefers roosting on cliffs , it does show some ability to adapt to roosting in trees also.
see http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/19715/all
http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=1584&m=0
http://www.gatewayparrotclub.org/Events/Programs/WorldBirdSanctuary/Thick-billedParrots.htm
http://www.thewildones.org/Animals/thickbill.html
The Maroon-fronted Parrot also lives in mature pine, mixed conifer, and pine-oak forests from They nest in on cliffs near water in large
colonies This bird was rendered vulnerable on account of the destruction of its habitat. Only 2500-3000 birds remain in the wild at present.
This bird is also often trapped for illegal pet trade activities.
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The Pionites genus
Caiques are 2 species of parrots known as the White-bellied Parrot and the Black-headed Parrot are found in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia.
They are found in lowland forests near water They are canopy dwellers for the most part and they spend most of their time foraging for
food. They eat mainly nuts, fruits, berries and seeds. They are very colourful parrots. They are poor flyers apparently preferring to walk,
jump, climb. They are not known for their vocal abilities. They do enjoy a wide range for foraging and nesting and are common birds at
present.. Their number has declined in some of their range mainly on account of the pet trade and some loss of habitat.
see http://www.rarespecies.org/wb.html
Caiques are 2 species of parrots known as the White-bellied Parrot and the Black-headed Parrot are found in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia.
They are found in lowland forests near water They are canopy dwellers for the most part and they spend most of their time foraging for
food. They eat mainly nuts, fruits, berries and seeds. They are very colourful parrots. They are poor flyers apparently preferring to walk,
jump, climb. They are not known for their vocal abilities. They do enjoy a wide range for foraging and nesting and are common birds at
present.. Their number has declined in some of their range mainly on account of the pet trade and some loss of habitat.
see http://www.rarespecies.org/wb.html
the Bolborhynchus genus
These are common little parakeets who enjoy a wide range.
The Andean Parakeet, is found in Bolivia and Peru generally in small flocks. It seeds, buds, and berries.
the Lineolated Parakeet or Catherine Parakeet forages terrestrially, mostly eating grass-seeds Its habitat is found mainly in the
Subtropical/Tropical Grassland
The Barred Parakeet is found in Panama, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Colombia,Venezuela and Peru.They
can tolerate cold weather in the mountains. They are very popular as pets This bird has a large range and is considered to be a common
http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/48064/all
e Rufous-fronted Parakeet is endemic to Colombia. It is found in subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, subtropical or tropical
high-altitude grassland, and arable land.
These are common little parakeets who enjoy a wide range.
The Andean Parakeet, is found in Bolivia and Peru generally in small flocks. It seeds, buds, and berries.
the Lineolated Parakeet or Catherine Parakeet forages terrestrially, mostly eating grass-seeds Its habitat is found mainly in the
Subtropical/Tropical Grassland
The Barred Parakeet is found in Panama, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Colombia,Venezuela and Peru.They
can tolerate cold weather in the mountains. They are very popular as pets This bird has a large range and is considered to be a common
http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/48064/all
e Rufous-fronted Parakeet is endemic to Colombia. It is found in subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, subtropical or tropical
high-altitude grassland, and arable land.
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