Pyrrhura egregia
The Fiery-shouldered Parakeet (Pyrrhura egregia) is a stunning neotropical parrot, measuring approximately 25 cm (10 inches) in length and weighing between 75-85 grams. Its plumage is predominantly vibrant green, strikingly punctuated by its namesake 'fiery' red carpal patches on the shoulders. Other distinguishing field marks include bright blue primary coverts, a distinctive maroon-brown belly patch, and a reddish-brown tail that darkens towards the tip. A delicate pale scalloping pattern o...
Found primarily in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, particularly cloud forests and forest edges, typically at elevations ranging from 500 to 1800 meters.
Their diet consists mainly of various wild fruits, seeds, and flowers obtained by foraging actively in the forest canopy.
Fiery-shouldered Parakeets are highly social and diurnal, spending their days foraging and interacting in small to medium-sized flocks, usually numbering 5-20 individuals. They are primarily arboreal, foraging actively in the upper canopy, often performing acrobatic maneuvers to reach their food....
The Fiery-shouldered Parakeet has a relatively restricted distribution across the northern part of the Guiana Shield in South America. Its primary range includes southern Venezuela, specifically in the states of Bolívar and Amazonas, extending eastward into western Guyana, particularly within the...
Least Concern
- The 'fiery' red shoulder patches are its most distinctive and identifying feature, perfectly encapsulated in its common name. - This parakeet is endemic to the rugged and biologically rich Guiana Shield highlands of South America. - It is one of over 20 species within the diverse Pyrrhura genus...