The grey-cheeked parakeet (Brotogeris pyrrhoptera), less commonly known as fire-winged parakeet, is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.[3][1]
The grey-cheeked parakeet is 19 to 20.5 cm (7.5 to 8.1 in) long and weighs between 60 and 68 g (2.1 and 2.4 oz). Adults are mostly green that is paler and yellower on the underparts. They have a pale blue crown, pale ashy gray cheeks and sides of the neck, and a whitish eye ring and bill. Their primary coverts are deep blue and their underwing coverts orange to orange-red. Immature birds have green instead of blue crowns.[6][4]
Distribution and habitatedit
The grey-cheeked parakeet is found from western Ecuador's Manabí Province south into extreme northwestern Peru as far as the northern part of the Department of Piura. It inhabits a variety of landscapes including both deciduous and evergreen forests and more open woodlands, and also scrublands and cultivated areas. In elevation in ranges only as high as 300 m (1,000 ft) in the northern part of its range but up to 1,550 m (5,100 ft) in the south.[6][4]
Behavioredit
Movementedit
The grey-cheeked parakeet is thought to make some seasonal movements.[4]
Feedingedit
The grey-cheeked parakeet's diet includes flowers, seeds, and fruits of a variety of plants and it is suspected to feed on cultivated bananas as well.[4]
Breedingedit
The grey-cheeked parakeet's breeding season appears to be concentrated from January to March. It often nests in natural cavities in large hollow tree limbs but also excavates nests in arboreal termite nests. In captivity the clutch size is four to seven eggs and young fledge about six weeks after hatch.[4]
Songs and calls
Listen to grey-cheeked parakeet on xeno-canto
Vocalizationedit
The grey-cheeked parakeet is "[n]oisy, giving a variety of rather shrill, chattering calls."[6] Some have been described as "chree", "chree-chree" and "cra-cra-cra-cra-cra". Members of a flock often call simultaneously.[4]
In captivity in Cuenca, Ecuador
Avicultureedit
Even in its native home, the grey-cheeked parakeet is widely kept as a pet. With patience, these birds may be taught to mimic human sounds, albeit without the clarity of larger parrots.[7]
Statusedit
The IUCN originally assessed the grey-cheeked parakeet as Threatened, then in 2000 as Endangered, but since 2021 it has been downlisted as Vulnerable. It has a limited range and its estimated population of 10,000 mature individuals is believed to be decreasing. "The illegal cage-bird trade and habitat loss are the principal threats." "Natural habitats are being destroyed through agricultural conversion, logging and grazing by goats and cattle, which prevents forest regeneration, seriously threatens deciduous forests and possibly depletes suitable nesting sites."[1] The export of grey-cheeked parrots is banned in both Ecuador and Peru, and the species occurs in at least four protected areas.[1][4]
Referencesedit
^ abcdBirdLife International (2021). "Grey-cheeked Parakeet Brotogeris pyrrhoptera". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T22685966A195043485. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T22685966A195043485.en. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
^"Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
^ abGill, F.; Donsker, D.; Rasmussen, P., eds. (January 2023). "Parrots, cockatoos". IOC World Bird List. v 13.1. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
^ abcdefghCollar, N. and P. F. D. Boesman (2020). Gray-cheeked Parakeet (Brotogeris pyrrhoptera), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.gycpar1.01 retrieved February 212, 2023
^Remsen, J. V., Jr., J. I. Areta, E. Bonaccorso, S. Claramunt, A. Jaramillo, D. F. Lane, J. F. Pacheco, M. B. Robbins, F. G. Stiles, and K. J. Zimmer. Version 30 January 2023. A classification of the bird species of South America. American Ornithological Society. https://www.museum.lsu.edu/~Remsen/SACCBaseline.htm retrieved January 30, 2023
^ abcRidgely, Robert S.; Greenfield, Paul J. (2001). The Birds of Ecuador: Field Guide. Vol. II. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. p. 192. ISBN978-0-8014-8721-7.
^Vriends, Matthew M. (1979). Parrakeets of the World (sic). Neptune, NJ.: T.F.H. Publications, Inc. ISBN0-87666-999-2.
External linksedit
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November 30, 2023
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The grey cheeked parakeet Brotogeris pyrrhoptera less commonly known as fire winged parakeet is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae the African and New World parrots It is found in Ecuador and Peru 3 1 Grey cheeked parakeetConservation statusVulnerable IUCN 3 1 1 CITES Appendix II CITES 2 Scientific classificationDomain EukaryotaKingdom AnimaliaPhylum ChordataClass AvesOrder PsittaciformesFamily PsittacidaeGenus BrotogerisSpecies B pyrrhopteraBinomial nameBrotogeris pyrrhoptera Latham 1801 Contents 1 Taxonomy and systematics 2 Description 3 Distribution and habitat 4 Behavior 4 1 Movement 4 2 Feeding 4 3 Breeding 4 4 Vocalization 5 Aviculture 6 Status 7 References 8 External linksTaxonomy and systematics editThe grey cheeked parakeet was described and named by John Latham in 1801 It is monotypic 3 It and the orange chinned parakeet B jugularis are sister species 4 5 Description editThe grey cheeked parakeet is 19 to 20 5 cm 7 5 to 8 1 in long and weighs between 60 and 68 g 2 1 and 2 4 oz Adults are mostly green that is paler and yellower on the underparts They have a pale blue crown pale ashy gray cheeks and sides of the neck and a whitish eye ring and bill Their primary coverts are deep blue and their underwing coverts orange to orange red Immature birds have green instead of blue crowns 6 4 Distribution and habitat editThe grey cheeked parakeet is found from western Ecuador s Manabi Province south into extreme northwestern Peru as far as the northern part of the Department of Piura It inhabits a variety of landscapes including both deciduous and evergreen forests and more open woodlands and also scrublands and cultivated areas In elevation in ranges only as high as 300 m 1 000 ft in the northern part of its range but up to 1 550 m 5 100 ft in the south 6 4 Behavior editMovement edit The grey cheeked parakeet is thought to make some seasonal movements 4 Feeding edit The grey cheeked parakeet s diet includes flowers seeds and fruits of a variety of plants and it is suspected to feed on cultivated bananas as well 4 Breeding edit The grey cheeked parakeet s breeding season appears to be concentrated from January to March It often nests in natural cavities in large hollow tree limbs but also excavates nests in arboreal termite nests In captivity the clutch size is four to seven eggs and young fledge about six weeks after hatch 4 nbsp Songs and callsListen to grey cheeked parakeet on xeno canto Vocalization edit The grey cheeked parakeet is n oisy giving a variety of rather shrill chattering calls 6 Some have been described as chree chree chree and cra cra cra cra cra Members of a flock often call simultaneously 4 nbsp In captivity in Cuenca EcuadorAviculture editEven in its native home the grey cheeked parakeet is widely kept as a pet With patience these birds may be taught to mimic human sounds albeit without the clarity of larger parrots 7 Status editThe IUCN originally assessed the grey cheeked parakeet as Threatened then in 2000 as Endangered but since 2021 it has been downlisted as Vulnerable It has a limited range and its estimated population of 10 000 mature individuals is believed to be decreasing The illegal cage bird trade and habitat loss are the principal threats Natural habitats are being destroyed through agricultural conversion logging and grazing by goats and cattle which prevents forest regeneration seriously threatens deciduous forests and possibly depletes suitable nesting sites 1 The export of grey cheeked parrots is banned in both Ecuador and Peru and the species occurs in at least four protected areas 1 4 References edit a b c d BirdLife International 2021 Grey cheeked Parakeet Brotogeris pyrrhoptera IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021 e T22685966A195043485 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2021 3 RLTS T22685966A195043485 en Retrieved 21 February 2023 Appendices CITES cites org Retrieved February 21 2023 a b Gill F Donsker D Rasmussen P eds January 2023 Parrots cockatoos IOC World Bird List v 13 1 Retrieved 18 February 2023 a b c d e f g h Collar N and P F D Boesman 2020 Gray cheeked Parakeet Brotogeris pyrrhoptera version 1 0 In Birds of the World J del Hoyo A Elliott J Sargatal D A Christie and E de Juana Editors Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ithaca NY USA https doi org 10 2173 bow gycpar1 01 retrieved February 212 2023 Remsen J V Jr J I Areta E Bonaccorso S Claramunt A Jaramillo D F Lane J F Pacheco M B Robbins F G Stiles and K J Zimmer Version 30 January 2023 A classification of the bird species of South America American Ornithological Society https www museum lsu edu Remsen SACCBaseline htm retrieved January 30 2023 a b c Ridgely Robert S Greenfield Paul J 2001 The Birds of Ecuador Field Guide Vol II Ithaca Cornell University Press p 192 ISBN 978 0 8014 8721 7 Vriends Matthew M 1979 Parrakeets of the World sic Neptune NJ T F H Publications Inc ISBN 0 87666 999 2 External links editWorld Parrot Trust Parrot Encyclopedia Species Profiles Retrieved from 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