Pyrrhura devillei
The Blaze-winged Parakeet, *Pyrrhura devillei*, is a striking member of the parrot family, Psittacidae, characterized by its vibrant green plumage and distinctive red wing patch. Measuring approximately 22-23 cm (8.7-9.1 inches) in length and weighing around 50-60 grams, it is a relatively small parakeet. Its most notable field mark is the vivid red blaze on the outer primary and secondary coverts, prominently visible in flight. The bird also features a reddish-brown patch on the belly, a dus...
Primarily inhabits humid subtropical and tropical lowland forests, including gallery forests, deciduous woodlands, and forest edges, typically at elevations up to 800 meters.
Their diet consists mainly of seeds, fruits, nuts, and flowers, supplemented occasionally by buds and small insects, foraging primarily in the tree canopy.
Blaze-winged Parakeets are highly social and diurnal, typically observed in small to medium-sized flocks of 5-20 individuals, although larger congregations can form at communal roosts. They exhibit swift, direct flight patterns, often accompanied by characteristic loud, high-pitched screeches and...
The Blaze-winged Parakeet is endemic to central South America, with its distribution spanning southeastern Bolivia, southwestern Brazil, and northern Paraguay. Its core range in Brazil includes the states of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Rondônia. In Bolivia, it is found in the southeaster...
Least Concern
- The 'blaze' on their wings, which gives them their common name, is a vivid red patch of feathers easily seen when the birds are in flight or preening. - They are highly social birds, rarely seen alone, and often form active, noisy flocks that can include 5 to 20 individuals. - Once considered a...