Pfrimer's Parakeet
NamePfrimer's Parakeet
Common NamePfrimer's Parakeet
Scientific NamePyrrhura pfrimeri
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is predominantly green. The crown and ear-coverts are a distinctive reddish-brown. The wings feature pale whitish-blue primary coverts, and the long tail is dark reddish-maroon, particularly on the underside and tip.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations are typically harsh, screeching, and chattering, often emitted during flight or when disturbed. They also produce softer contact calls within their flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to a restricted area in the state of Goiás, Brazil, primarily inhabiting the Caatinga biome and associated dry deciduous forests, often near limestone outcrops.
Identifying FeaturesReddish-brown crown and ear-coverts, Predominantly green body, Reddish-maroon tail, Pale blue primary coverts, Whitish bare eye-ring
Description
Pfrimer's Parakeet is a small, predominantly green parrot with a distinctive reddish-brown crown and ear-coverts, and a reddish-maroon tail. These social birds are often found in small flocks, foraging for food or nesting in rock crevices.
