Fiery-shouldered Parakeet (Pyrrhura egregia)
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Fiery-shouldered Parakeet

Pyrrhura egregia (Sclater, PL, 1881)

26 cmLength66 gWeight

The fiery-shouldered parakeet (Pyrrhura egregia), also known as the fiery-shouldered conure, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Venezuela, Guyana

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Fiery-shouldered Parakeet has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sierra de Lema, La EscaleraVenezuela106 records
  2. Iwokrama ForestGuyana2 records
  3. Surama EcoLodgeGuyana1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

VenezuelaGuyana

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 fiery-shouldered parakeet (Pyrrhura egregia), also known as the fiery-shouldered conure, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

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Questions

How big is the Fiery-shouldered Parakeet?

The Fiery-shouldered Parakeet is about 26 cm long and weighs around 66 g.

Where does the Fiery-shouldered Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: South America: tepuis. It is most often recorded in Venezuela and Guyana.

When is the best time to see the Fiery-shouldered Parakeet?

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

Is the Fiery-shouldered Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Fiery-shouldered Parakeet as Least Concern.

What does the Fiery-shouldered Parakeet eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Fiery-shouldered Parakeet in?

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

At a glance

Length
26 cm
Weight
66 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
130 mm
Tail
117 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

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

Range

South America: tepuis

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
Fiery-shouldered Parakeet

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