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Pearly Parakeet
Pyrrhura lepida (Wagler, 1832)
24–25 cmLength75 gWeight
The pearly parakeet (Pyrrhura lepida), known as the pearly conure in aviculture, is a Vulnerable species in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
Most records: Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Pearly Parakeet has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- São Félix do Xingu – listas históricasBrazil21 records
- Cristalino Lodge – Torre 1Brazil2 records
- PN Chapada dos GuimarãesBrazil1 record
More places
- Rio Azul Jungle LodgeBrazil1 record
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 pearly parakeet (Pyrrhura lepida), known as the pearly conure in aviculture, is a Vulnerable species in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Brazil.
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Questions
How big is the Pearly Parakeet?
The Pearly Parakeet is about 24–25 cm long and weighs around 75 g.
Where does the Pearly Parakeet live?
Its breeding range: South America: northeastern Brazil south of Amazon. It is most often recorded in Brazil.
Is the Pearly Parakeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Pearly Parakeet as Vulnerable.
What does the Pearly Parakeet eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Pearly 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
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 124 mm
- Tail
- 112 mm
- Bill
- 20 mm
- Tarsus
- 13 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: northeastern Brazil south of Amazon
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
Crimson-bellied ParakeetPyrrhura perlata
Green-cheeked ParakeetPyrrhura molinae
Pfrimer's ParakeetPyrrhura pfrimeri
Grey-breasted ParakeetPyrrhura griseipectus
White-eared ParakeetPyrrhura leucotis
Painted ParakeetPyrrhura picta
Venezuelan ParakeetPyrrhura emma
Santarem ParakeetPyrrhura amazonum
Bonaparte's ParakeetPyrrhura lucianii
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