White-breasted Parakeet (Pyrrhura albipectus)
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White-breasted Parakeet

Pyrrhura albipectus Chapman, 1914

24–26 cmLength104 gWeight

The white-breasted parakeet (Pyrrhura albipectus) or white-necked parakeet, is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Ecuador

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

White-breasted 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

  1. PN Podocarpus – Sector Río BombuscaroEcuador505 records
  2. Copalinga LodgeEcuador264 records
  3. Reserva Tapichalaca y Casa SimpsonEcuador15 records
More places
  1. Reserva MaycuEcuador9 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Ecuador

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 white-breasted parakeet (Pyrrhura albipectus) or white-necked parakeet, is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in southern Ecuador and possibly in adjacent northern Peru.

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Questions

How big is the White-breasted Parakeet?

The White-breasted Parakeet is about 24–26 cm long and weighs around 104 g.

Where does the White-breasted Parakeet live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the White-breasted Parakeet?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February and March (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the White-breasted Parakeet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-breasted Parakeet as Vulnerable.

What does the White-breasted Parakeet eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the White-breasted Parakeet in?

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

At a glance

Length
24–26 cm
Weight
104 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
139 mm
Tail
113 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Ecuador

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

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

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White-breasted Parakeet

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