Crimson-bellied Parakeet (Pyrrhura perlata)
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Crimson-bellied Parakeet

Pyrrhura perlata (Spix, 1824)

24–25 cmLength75 gWeight

The crimson-bellied parakeet (Pyrrhura perlata), known as the crimson-bellied conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.

Busiest months: August · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Crimson-bellied Parakeet has been recorded at 6 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil330 records
  2. Cristalino Lodge – Torre 1Brazil111 records
  3. Cristalino Lodge – Torre 2 e trilhaBrazil62 records
More places
  1. Cristalino Lodge – entorno do LodgeBrazil47 records
  2. Rio Azul Jungle LodgeBrazil10 records
  3. Poconé – Rio Pixaim e arredoresBrazil3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

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 crimson-bellied parakeet (Pyrrhura perlata), known as the crimson-bellied conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia and Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Crimson-bellied Parakeet?

The Crimson-bellied Parakeet is about 24–25 cm long and weighs around 75 g.

Where does the Crimson-bellied Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Brazil to northern Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Crimson-bellied Parakeet?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Crimson-bellied Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Crimson-bellied Parakeet as Least Concern.

What does the Crimson-bellied Parakeet eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Crimson-bellied Parakeet in?

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

At a glance

Length
24–25 cm
Weight
75 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
130 mm
Tail
104 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
13 mm

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

Range

South America: central Brazil to northern Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

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

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Crimson-bellied Parakeet

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