Blue-crowned Parakeet

Blue-crowned Parakeet

Thectocercus acuticaudatus

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Aves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae

About

The blue-crowned parakeet, blue-crowned conure, or sharp-tailed conure is a small green Neotropical parrot with a blue head and pale beak native to large parts of South America, from eastern Colombia to Curacao in the southern Caribbean, and to the northern region of Argentina. They inhabit savanna-like habitats, woodland and forest margins, but avoid dense humid forest such as the Amazon.

Fun Fact

They inhabit savanna-like habitats, woodland and forest margins, but avoid dense humid forest such as the Amazon.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to large parts of South America, from eastern Colombia to Curacao in the southern Caribbean, and to the northern region of Argentina.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance