Rose-faced Parrot (Pyrilia pulchra)
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Rose-faced Parrot

Pyrilia pulchra (Berlepsch, 1897)

22–23 cmLength150 gWeight

The rose-faced parrot (Pyrilia pulchra) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.

Busiest months: November–February · Most records: Ecuador, Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Rose-faced Parrot has been recorded at 46 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Mashpi-AmagusaEcuador2,935 records
  2. El Pangán ProAves reserveColombia1,723 records
  3. RN San Cipriano-EscalereteColombia803 records
More places
  1. Mindo – Vía a las cascadasEcuador505 records
  2. Reserva Rio CanandeEcuador395 records
  3. Rio Silanche Bird SanctuaryEcuador327 records
  4. San Jorge de MilpeEcuador318 records
  5. Mashpi – Lodge and trailsEcuador222 records
  6. Milpe Bird SanctuaryEcuador222 records
  7. Playa de Oro Reserva de Los TigrillosEcuador200 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorColombia

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 rose-faced parrot (Pyrilia pulchra) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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Questions

How big is the Rose-faced Parrot?

The Rose-faced Parrot is about 22–23 cm long and weighs around 150 g.

Where does the Rose-faced Parrot live?

Its breeding range: South America: western Colombia to northwestern Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Ecuador and Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Rose-faced Parrot?

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

Is the Rose-faced Parrot endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rose-faced Parrot as Least Concern.

What does the Rose-faced Parrot eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Rose-faced Parrot in?

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

At a glance

Length
22–23 cm
Weight
150 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
152 mm
Tail
68 mm
Bill
27 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

South America: western Colombia to northwestern Ecuador

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

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

Other birds in the genus Pyrilia

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Rose-faced Parrot

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