El Oro Parakeet
Pyrrhura orcesi
EndangeredAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The El Oro parakeet is an Endangered species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Fun Fact
Its closest relative is believed to be the maroon-tailed parakeet (P.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds on fruit and berries; some known sources are figs (Ficus), Heliocarpus, Hieronyma, and Cecropia.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease