Crimson-bellied Parakeet
NameCrimson-bellied Parakeet
Common NameCrimson-bellied Parakeet
Scientific NamePyrrhura perlata
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)80
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage with a distinctive crimson-red patch on the belly. The wings feature blue primary feathers, and the tail is reddish-brown. The head is dark brown to black with a pale, scaly pattern on the nape and breast, and a prominent white eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of high-pitched, chattering calls and screeches, often given in flight or when disturbed. They are generally noisy birds, especially when in flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Amazon basin of Brazil, primarily found south of the Amazon River in the states of Pará, Amazonas, and Rondônia, with some populations extending into northern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesCrimson-red belly patch, Blue primary feathers on wings, Scaly pattern on breast and nape, Dark cap, White eye-ring
Description
The Crimson-bellied Parakeet is a vibrant, medium-sized parrot known for its striking red belly patch. These social birds are typically found in tropical forests, often seen in small flocks foraging for food in the canopy.
