Rufous-fronted Parakeet (Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons)
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Rufous-fronted Parakeet

Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons (Lawrence, 1880)

64 gWeight

The rufous-fronted parakeet (Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae.

Busiest months: July · Most records: Colombia

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Rufous-fronted Parakeet has been recorded at 9 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Hotel Termales del RuízColombia292 records
  2. Bosque de San Carlos/La VirginiaColombia171 records
  3. PNN Los Nevados - Centro de Visitantes BrisasColombia119 records
More places
  1. Finca CortaderalColombia9 records
  2. Giles Fuertesi Proaves ReserveColombia4 records
  3. Ecoparque Los Alcázares-ArenilloColombia1 record
  4. Arrierito Antioqueño ProAves ReserveColombia1 record
  5. RN Cañon del Río ClaroColombia1 record
  6. Reserva Ecológica Río Blanco – LodgeColombia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

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 rufous-fronted parakeet (Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. Endemic to Colombia, its natural habitats are high-altitude shrubland, high-altitude grassland and arable land. It is threatened by habitat destruction and is classified as "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-fronted Parakeet?

The Rufous-fronted Parakeet weighs around 64 g.

Where does the Rufous-fronted Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Colombia. It is most often recorded in Colombia.

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

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Rufous-fronted Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-fronted Parakeet as Vulnerable.

What does the Rufous-fronted Parakeet eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Rufous-fronted Parakeet in?

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

At a glance

Weight
64 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
121 mm
Tail
74 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

South America: central Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

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

Other birds in the genus Bolborhynchus

Barred ParakeetBarred ParakeetBolborhynchus lineolaAndean ParakeetAndean ParakeetBolborhynchus orbygnesiusGrey ParrotGrey ParrotPsittacus erithacusTimneh ParrotTimneh ParrotPsittacus timnehRed-fronted ParrotRed-fronted ParrotPoicephalus gulielmiYellow-fronted ParrotYellow-fronted ParrotPoicephalus flavifronsBrown-necked ParrotBrown-necked ParrotPoicephalus fuscicollisCape ParrotCape ParrotPoicephalus robustusMeyer's ParrotMeyer's ParrotPoicephalus meyeriRüppell's ParrotRüppell's ParrotPoicephalus rueppellii
Rufous-fronted Parakeet

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