"You can recognize me by my bright red head."
Red-masked Parakeet
Psittacara erythrogenys
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Aves |
| Orden | Psittaciformes |
| Peso | 110 - 210 gr |
| Longitud | 33 - 35.5 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
NT Near Threatened
¿Quién soy?
My plumage is mostly green, while my face has bright red plumage, with a red line on the curve of my wings. My beak is ivory and my tail is long and pointy. Like the other species of parrots, I am very sociable and live in large flocks.
¿De qué me alimento?
My diet is herbivorous and is based mainly on leaves, fruits, and seeds..
¿Dónde vivo?
I am a native species of the tropical forests of Ecuador and Peru..
Para que me conozcas mejor
Danger in plain sight. We are common victims of wildlife trafficking; our young are captured in their nests and sold as pets. Plus, the destruction of the forests where we feed and reproduce seriously affects our population.
