Blood-eared Parakeet (Pyrrhura hoematotis)
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Blood-eared Parakeet

Pyrrhura hoematotis Souancé, 1857

25 cmLength69 gWeight

The blood-eared parakeet (Pyrrhura hoematotis), also known as the red-eared parakeet and in aviculture as the red-eared conure, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Venezuela

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Blood-eared Parakeet has been recorded at 10 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PN Henri Pittier – Estacion Rancho GrandeVenezuela403 records
  2. PN El Avila – Los VenadosVenezuela64 records
  3. PN Macarao – El BarnizVenezuela49 records
More places
  1. PN YacambúVenezuela47 records
  2. PN El Avila – Hotel HumboldtVenezuela26 records
  3. El Junko – Club de GolfVenezuela20 records
  4. RF de Palmichal – Santuario de Flora y Fauna BugparadiseVenezuela14 records
  5. PN El Avila – Cota Mil a PGP Sabas NievesVenezuela6 records
  6. RF de PalmichalVenezuela3 records
  7. Parque Simon BolivarVenezuela2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Venezuela

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The blood-eared parakeet (Pyrrhura hoematotis), also known as the red-eared parakeet and in aviculture as the red-eared conure, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Blood-eared Parakeet?

The Blood-eared Parakeet is about 25 cm long and weighs around 69 g.

Where does the Blood-eared Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: South America: northern, northwestern Venezuela. It is most often recorded in Venezuela.

When is the best time to see the Blood-eared Parakeet?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Blood-eared Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Blood-eared Parakeet as Near Threatened.

What does the Blood-eared Parakeet eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Blood-eared Parakeet in?

It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Length
25 cm
Weight
69 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
125 mm
Tail
112 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
13 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: northern, northwestern Venezuela

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
Genus
Pyrrhura

Other birds in the genus Pyrrhura

Ochre-marked ParakeetOchre-marked ParakeetPyrrhura cruentataBlaze-winged ParakeetBlaze-winged ParakeetPyrrhura devilleiMaroon-bellied ParakeetMaroon-bellied ParakeetPyrrhura frontalisPearly ParakeetPearly ParakeetPyrrhura lepidaCrimson-bellied ParakeetCrimson-bellied ParakeetPyrrhura perlataGreen-cheeked ParakeetGreen-cheeked ParakeetPyrrhura molinaePfrimer's ParakeetPfrimer's ParakeetPyrrhura pfrimeriGrey-breasted ParakeetGrey-breasted ParakeetPyrrhura griseipectusWhite-eared ParakeetWhite-eared ParakeetPyrrhura leucotisPainted ParakeetPainted ParakeetPyrrhura pictaVenezuelan ParakeetVenezuelan ParakeetPyrrhura emmaSantarem ParakeetSantarem ParakeetPyrrhura amazonum
Blood-eared Parakeet

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