Red-eared Parakeet
NameRed-eared Parakeet
Common NameRed-eared Parakeet
Scientific NamePyrrhura hoematotis
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)31
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage with a dark brownish-black cap and a striking reddish-brown ear patch. The primary flight feathers are blue, and the long, pointed tail is dull red, especially on the underside and tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of harsh, chattering, and screeching calls, often given rapidly, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the coastal mountains of northern Venezuela, primarily in the Cordillera de la Costa.
Identifying FeaturesReddish-brown ear patch, Dark brownish-black cap, Green body plumage, Blue primary flight feathers, Long, pointed red tail
Description
The Red-eared Parakeet is a small, mostly green parrot with a distinctive dark cap and a prominent reddish-brown ear patch. It is typically found in humid montane forests, often foraging in flocks for fruits and seeds.
