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Painted Parakeet
Pyrrhura picta (Müller, PLS, 1776)
20–23 cmLength62 gWeight
The painted parakeet (Pyrrhura picta), known as the painted conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
Busiest months: January · Most records: Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: January · Most records: Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname
Painted Parakeet has been recorded at 42 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PN El Avila – Los VenadosVenezuela1,090 records
- Iwokrama River LodgeGuyana421 records
- Atta Lodge / Iwokrama Canopy WalkwayGuyana275 records
More places
- RF de Palmichal – Santuario de Flora y Fauna BugparadiseVenezuela214 records
- Fredberg – Zintete LodgeSuriname207 records
- RF de Imataca – Campamento Río GrandeVenezuela96 records
- Surama EcoLodge – Borro Borro TrailGuyana93 records
- Surama EcoLodgeGuyana84 records
- Fair View- westGuyana77 records
- RF de PalmichalVenezuela75 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 painted parakeet (Pyrrhura picta), known as the painted 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 northeastern South America.
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Questions
How big is the Painted Parakeet?
The Painted Parakeet is about 20–23 cm long and weighs around 62 g.
Where does the Painted Parakeet live?
Its breeding range: South America: Venezuela, the Guianas and northern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname.
When is the best time to see the Painted Parakeet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Painted Parakeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Painted Parakeet as Least Concern.
What does the Painted Parakeet eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Painted Parakeet in?
It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 20–23 cm
- Weight
- 62 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 117 mm
- Tail
- 111 mm
- Bill
- 18 mm
- Tarsus
- 13 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Venezuela, the Guianas and northern Brazil
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 ParakeetPyrrhura cruentata
Blaze-winged ParakeetPyrrhura devillei
Maroon-bellied ParakeetPyrrhura frontalis
Pearly ParakeetPyrrhura lepida
Crimson-bellied ParakeetPyrrhura perlata
Green-cheeked ParakeetPyrrhura molinae
Pfrimer's ParakeetPyrrhura pfrimeri
Grey-breasted ParakeetPyrrhura griseipectus
White-eared ParakeetPyrrhura leucotis
Venezuelan ParakeetPyrrhura emma
Santarem ParakeetPyrrhura amazonum
Bonaparte's ParakeetPyrrhura lucianii
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