Gray-cheeked Parakeet
Brotogeris pyrrhoptera
VulnerableAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The grey-cheeked parakeet, less commonly known as fire-winged parakeet, is a vulnerable species of bird. It is in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots, and is found in Ecuador and Peru.
Fun Fact
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.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits a variety of landscapes including both deciduous and evergreen forests and more open woodlands, and also scrublands and cultivated areas.
Diet
Feed on cultivated bananas as well.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change