Rose-fronted Parakeet (Pyrrhura roseifrons)
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Rose-fronted Parakeet

Pyrrhura roseifrons (Gray, GR, 1859)

20–23 cmLength71 gWeight

The rose-fronted parakeet (Pyrrhura roseifrons), known as the rose-fronted conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Peru, Bolivia, Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Rose-fronted Parakeet has been recorded at 29 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sadiri LodgeBolivia294 records
  2. Estación Biológica de Cocha CashuPeru248 records
  3. Flor de Café/PlataformaPeru242 records
More places
  1. Manu Birding LodgePeru127 records
  2. Los Amigos Biological StationPeru123 records
  3. Reserva Natural PalmaríBrazil79 records
  4. Manú Wildlife Center (Valqui A5.1)Peru73 records
  5. Tahuayo LodgePeru56 records
  6. Manú Wildlife Center – GroundsPeru31 records
  7. Pantiacolla LodgePeru31 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruBoliviaBrazil

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-fronted parakeet (Pyrrhura roseifrons), known as the rose-fronted conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Rose-fronted Parakeet?

The Rose-fronted Parakeet is about 20–23 cm long and weighs around 71 g.

Where does the Rose-fronted Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: South America: western Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Peru, Bolivia and Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Rose-fronted Parakeet?

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

Is the Rose-fronted Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rose-fronted Parakeet as Least Concern.

What does the Rose-fronted Parakeet eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Rose-fronted Parakeet in?

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

At a glance

Length
20–23 cm
Weight
71 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
120 mm
Tail
100 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
13 mm

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

Range

South America: western Amazonia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

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

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Rose-fronted Parakeet

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