Austral Parakeet

Enicognathus ferrugineus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae

About

The austral parakeet, austral conure, cachaña, rawilma or emerald parakeet is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Argentina, Chile, and possibly the Falkland Islands.

Fun Fact

Previously it was the sole member of genus Microsittace.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet includes seeds of grasses, bamboo, and the "Chilean pine" Araucaria araucana, and also fruits, berries, acorns, and leaf buds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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