The fiery-shouldered parakeet (Pyrrhura egregia), also known as the fiery-shouldered conure, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. There are two subspecies, P. e. egregia and P. e. obscura.
The fiery-shouldered parakeet grows to a length of about 26 cm (10 in) and weighs about 75 g (2.6 oz). In the nominate subspecies (P. e. egregia), the head is grey and the neck and upper parts of the body and wings are green. The front edge of the wing and the underwing coverts are yellow with orange markings. The breast is green barred with brown and yellowish-white. The central part of the abdomen is reddish-brown, as is the upper side of the tail while the underside of the tail is grey. The eye is brown and surrounded by bare white skin, and the beak is horn-coloured. In the other subspecies, P. e. obscura, the upper parts are a deeper shade of green and there is little or no bright colour on the abdomen.[2][3]
Distribution and habitatedit
The fiery-shouldered parakeet is endemic to an area of tropical rainforest in South America that includes Bolivia, Guyana, Brazil and Venezuela. Its total area of occupancy is about 50,000 square kilometres (19,000 sq mi) and includes part of the Canaima National Park.[4] The subspecies P. e. egregia is found in southeastern Venezuela and southwestern Guyana while P. e. obscura occurs in southern Venezuela and northeastern Brazil.[5] These parrots are found in primary and secondary forests at altitudes between 700 and 1,800 metres (2,300 and 5,900 ft) and also woodland verges, sometimes visiting parks and gardens.[3]
Behaviouredit
The fiery-shouldered parakeet is usually seen in small groups of up to 25 individuals. They fly fast and agilely between trees, often emitting shrill cries when they take off. They are rather shy and are adept at hiding themselves among the foliage. They forage in the canopy for plant material and particularly appreciate feeding on Cecropia trees.[3] Little is known of the breeding habits of these birds.[5]
Conservation statusedit
Although the fiery-shouldered parakeet has a restricted range it has been described as being "fairly common". Its rainforest habitat is under threat from logging and its numbers are thought to be declining, however the rate of decline is slow and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed the bird as being of "least concern".[4]
Referencesedit
^BirdLife International (2016). "Pyrrhura egregia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22685843A93089248. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22685843A93089248.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
^"Fiery-shouldered conure". All about parrots. World Parrot Trust. 2013. Retrieved 2014-09-01.
^ abcLe-Dantec, Daniel (2011-12-18). "Conure aile-de-feu: Pyrrhura egregia: Fiery-shouldered Parakeet" (in French). Oiseaux.net. Retrieved 2014-09-04.
^ abCollar, N.; Bonan, A.; Boesman, P. (2020). Del Hoyo, Josep; Elliott, Andrew; Sargatal, Jordi; Christie, David; De Juana, Eduardo (eds.). "Fiery-shouldered Parakeet (Pyrrhura egregia)". Handbook of the Birds of the World. Lynx Edicions. doi:10.2173/bow.fispar1.01. S2CID 241062312. Retrieved 2014-09-07.
Demerara hen. Male and Female show no dimorphism.
March 14, 2024
fiery, shouldered, parakeet, fiery, shouldered, parakeet, pyrrhura, egregia, also, known, fiery, shouldered, conure, species, parrot, family, psittacidae, found, brazil, guyana, venezuela, natural, habitat, subtropical, tropical, moist, montane, forests, there. The fiery shouldered parakeet Pyrrhura egregia also known as the fiery shouldered conure is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae It is found in Brazil Guyana and Venezuela Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests There are two subspecies P e egregia and P e obscura Fiery shouldered parakeetConservation statusLeast Concern IUCN 3 1 1 Scientific classificationDomain EukaryotaKingdom AnimaliaPhylum ChordataClass AvesOrder PsittaciformesFamily PsittacidaeGenus PyrrhuraSpecies P egregiaBinomial namePyrrhura egregia Sclater PL 1881 Contents 1 Description 2 Distribution and habitat 3 Behaviour 4 Conservation status 5 ReferencesDescription editThe fiery shouldered parakeet grows to a length of about 26 cm 10 in and weighs about 75 g 2 6 oz In the nominate subspecies P e egregia the head is grey and the neck and upper parts of the body and wings are green The front edge of the wing and the underwing coverts are yellow with orange markings The breast is green barred with brown and yellowish white The central part of the abdomen is reddish brown as is the upper side of the tail while the underside of the tail is grey The eye is brown and surrounded by bare white skin and the beak is horn coloured In the other subspecies P e obscura the upper parts are a deeper shade of green and there is little or no bright colour on the abdomen 2 3 Distribution and habitat editThe fiery shouldered parakeet is endemic to an area of tropical rainforest in South America that includes Bolivia Guyana Brazil and Venezuela Its total area of occupancy is about 50 000 square kilometres 19 000 sq mi and includes part of the Canaima National Park 4 The subspecies P e egregia is found in southeastern Venezuela and southwestern Guyana while P e obscura occurs in southern Venezuela and northeastern Brazil 5 These parrots are found in primary and secondary forests at altitudes between 700 and 1 800 metres 2 300 and 5 900 ft and also woodland verges sometimes visiting parks and gardens 3 Behaviour editThe fiery shouldered parakeet is usually seen in small groups of up to 25 individuals They fly fast and agilely between trees often emitting shrill cries when they take off They are rather shy and are adept at hiding themselves among the foliage They forage in the canopy for plant material and particularly appreciate feeding on Cecropia trees 3 Little is known of the breeding habits of these birds 5 Conservation status editAlthough the fiery shouldered parakeet has a restricted range it has been described as being fairly common Its rainforest habitat is under threat from logging and its numbers are thought to be declining however the rate of decline is slow and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed the bird as being of least concern 4 References edit BirdLife International 2016 Pyrrhura egregia IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016 e T22685843A93089248 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2016 3 RLTS T22685843A93089248 en Retrieved 12 November 2021 Fiery shouldered conure All about parrots World Parrot Trust 2013 Retrieved 2014 09 01 a b c Le Dantec Daniel 2011 12 18 Conure aile de feu Pyrrhura egregia Fiery shouldered Parakeet in French Oiseaux net Retrieved 2014 09 04 a b Fiery shouldered Parakeet Pyrrhura egregia BirdLife International Retrieved 2014 09 04 a b Collar N Bonan A Boesman P 2020 Del Hoyo Josep Elliott Andrew Sargatal Jordi Christie David De Juana Eduardo eds Fiery shouldered Parakeet Pyrrhura egregia Handbook of the Birds of the World Lynx Edicions doi 10 2173 bow fispar1 01 S2CID 241062312 Retrieved 2014 09 07 nbsp Demerara hen Male and Female show no dimorphism Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fiery shouldered parakeet amp oldid 1183549316, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
