El Oro Parakeet

Pyrrhura orcesi

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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