Green-cheeked Parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae)
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Green-cheeked Parakeet

Pyrrhura molinae (Massena & Souancé, 1854)

25–26 cmLength77 gWeight

The green-cheeked parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae), also sometimes known as the green-cheeked conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, aka the parrots.

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Green-cheeked Parakeet has been recorded at 34 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia626 records
  2. San Miguelito Jaguar Conservation RanchBolivia488 records
  3. Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina399 records
More places
  1. Santa Cruz Botanical GardensBolivia260 records
  2. PN CalileguaArgentina209 records
  3. Red-fronted Macaw ReserveBolivia142 records
  4. Lomas de Arena Santa CruzBolivia114 records
  5. Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia93 records
  6. CoroicoBolivia58 records
  7. Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia42 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BoliviaArgentinaParaguayBrazilNetherlandsSwitzerland

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 green-cheeked parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae), also sometimes known as the green-cheeked conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, aka the parrots. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. It is also a popular pet bird.

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Questions

How big is the Green-cheeked Parakeet?

The Green-cheeked Parakeet is about 25–26 cm long and weighs around 77 g.

Where does the Green-cheeked Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: South America: central. It is most often recorded in Bolivia, Argentina and Paraguay.

When is the best time to see the Green-cheeked Parakeet?

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

Is the Green-cheeked Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Green-cheeked Parakeet as Least Concern.

What does the Green-cheeked Parakeet eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Green-cheeked Parakeet in?

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

At a glance

Length
25–26 cm
Weight
77 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
133 mm
Tail
139 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

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

Range

South America: central

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

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

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Green-cheeked Parakeet

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