Scarlet-fronted parakeet

Scarlet-fronted parakeet

Scarlet-fronted conure, Red-fronted conure, Wagler's conure

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SPECIES
Psittacara wagleri

The scarlet-fronted parakeet (Psittacara wagleri ), also known as the scarlet-fronted conure, red-fronted conure or Wagler's conure, is a long-tailed South American species of parrot.It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and especially high-altitude shrubland and forest; it is also known to visit heavily degraded former forest.It was formerly considered conspecific with the Cordilleran parakeet, and still is by some authorities.

Appearance

Red plumage may extend over the top of the head to just behind the eyes, depending on the race. Scattered red feathering may also be present on the throat and wings. Thighs are red. Sexes are alike. Young birds have greatly reduced area of red on the head.

Distribution

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

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Scarlet-fronted parakeet Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet-fronted_parakeet
2. Scarlet-fronted parakeet on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/62293391/95196807
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/614035

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