Flame-winged Parakeet (Pyrrhura calliptera)
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Flame-winged Parakeet

Pyrrhura calliptera (Massena & Souancé, 1854)

22–23 cmLength75 gWeight

The flame-winged parakeet (Pyrrhura calliptera), also known as the brown-breasted parakeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.

Busiest months: January and November · Most records: Colombia

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Flame-winged Parakeet has been recorded at 5 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sendero La HerreríaColombia403 records
  2. Observatorio de ColibriesColombia6 records
  3. Parque Natural ChicaqueColombia3 records
More places
  1. RNA PaujilColombia1 record
  2. Parque La FloridaColombia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

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 flame-winged parakeet (Pyrrhura calliptera), also known as the brown-breasted parakeet, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is endemic to forest edge and shrub at altitudes of 1,700–3,400 m (5,600–11,200 ft) above sea level on the east Andean slope in Colombia. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Questions

How big is the Flame-winged Parakeet?

The Flame-winged Parakeet is about 22–23 cm long and weighs around 75 g.

Where does the Flame-winged Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Colombia. It is most often recorded in Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Flame-winged Parakeet?

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

Is the Flame-winged Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Flame-winged Parakeet as Vulnerable.

What does the Flame-winged Parakeet eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Flame-winged Parakeet in?

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

At a glance

Length
22–23 cm
Weight
75 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
134 mm
Tail
112 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
13 mm

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

Range

South America: central Colombia

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
Flame-winged Parakeet

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