El Oro Parakeet
NameEl Oro Parakeet
Common NameEl Oro Parakeet
Scientific NamePyrrhura orcesi
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage with a distinctive red forehead and eye-ring. The undertail coverts and tail are dull reddish-brown, and blue primary feathers are visible on the wings, especially in flight.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of harsh, chattering, and screeching notes, often given in rapid succession, particularly when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area of humid montane cloud forests in southwestern Ecuador, primarily within the provinces of El Oro and Azuay.
Identifying FeaturesRed forehead and eye-ring, Overall green plumage, Reddish-brown undertail, Small size (approx. 22 cm), Found in cloud forests of southwestern Ecuador
Description
The El Oro Parakeet is a small, vibrant green parrot endemic to the cloud forests of southwestern Ecuador. These social birds are typically found in small flocks, feeding on fruits, seeds, and flowers in the forest canopy.
