Peach-fronted parakeet

Peach-fronted parakeet

Peach-fronted conure

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SPECIES
Eupsittula aurea

The peach-fronted parakeet (Eupsittula aurea ), more commonly known as the peach-fronted conure in aviculture, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is widespread and often common in semi-open and open habitats in eastern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, far northern Argentina and southern Suriname (Sipaliwini savanna). Both its common and scientific name is a reference to the orange-yellow forehead, although this is reduced in juveniles.

Appearance

The peach-fronted parakeet has a peach cap, white round the eye and green plumage. peach-fronted parakeets are sexually monomorphic. Juvenile peach-fronted parakeets resemble adults, with a much smaller peach crown, with no white eye ring.

Distribution

Geography

Peach-fronted parakeet habitat map
Peach-fronted parakeet habitat map
Peach-fronted parakeet
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Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Peach-fronted parakeet Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peach-fronted_parakeet
2. Peach-fronted parakeet on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22685742/93084808
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/707721

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