Pyrrhura subandina
The Subandean Parakeet (Pyrrhura subandina) is a medium-sized parrot, typically measuring 22-24 cm (8.7-9.4 inches) in length, with an estimated weight around 75-85 grams. Its plumage is predominantly green, characterized by a dark brownish-black cap on the head, which transitions to blue-green scaling on the crown. A distinctive dark maroon/chestnut patch covers its ear-coverts, setting it apart from its closest relatives. The breast and neck exhibit whitish scaling, while the underparts are...
This species inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland and lower montane forest, preferring forest edges, gallery forests, and areas near rivers and ravines, typically found between 300-900 meters elevation.
Their diet primarily consists of various fruits, seeds, and flowers, supplemented by buds and possibly some insects, all foraged arboreally within the forest canopy.
Subandean Parakeets are highly social and diurnal, typically observed in small, noisy flocks of 5-20 individuals, occasionally gathering in larger groups. They are arboreal foragers, diligently searching for food within the forest canopy. While specific details on their territorial behavior are l...
The Subandean Parakeet's historical range is exceptionally small and restricted to the lower slopes of the Andes in north-central Peru. Specifically, it was known from the Huallaga Valley, within the San MartÃn Department, particularly around areas like Bellavista and Lamas. There are also sugges...
Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct)
- The Subandean Parakeet is considered one of the rarest parrots in the world and is potentially extinct, with no confirmed sightings in decades. - Its taxonomic status is a subject of ongoing debate among ornithologists, often being lumped with the Black-capped Parakeet or treated as a distinct,...