Blood-eared parakeet
The blood-eared parakeet (Pyrrhura hoematotis) also known as the red-eared conure or red-eared parakeet is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is endemic to the Venezuelan Coastal Range.
| Blood-eared parakeet | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Psittaciformes |
| Family: | Psittacidae |
| Genus: | Pyrrhura |
| Species: | P. hoematotis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pyrrhura hoematotis Souancé, 1857 | |
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Description
The blood-eared parakeet is mostly green, with blue primary feathers, long red rectrices, and red ear coverts, to which it owes its name.[2] Often seen in large flocks flying, perching, or eating fruits.[3]
Habitat
Common in forest edges and cloud forests within subtropical and tropical montane regions. May also occupy heavily degraded former forests and savannas. P. hoematotis inhabits the Coastal Cordillera region of Venezuela, as well as a small region at the north end of the Andes.[3]
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Pyrrhura hoematotis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22685873A93090577. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22685873A93090577.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- "Red-eared Conure (Pyrrhura hoematotis) | Parrot Encyclopedia". www.parrots.org. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
- "Red-eared Parakeet - eBird". ebird.org. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
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