White-necked Conure |
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Also known as: White-necked Parakeet, White-breasted Conure or Parakeet
White-necked Conure pair
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Genus: Pyrrhura | Species: albipectus
Size:
24cm (9.3 in)
Weight:
83g (3 oz)
Subspecies including nominate:
one
Colour Adult:
Both adults crown to nape grey/brown; yellow/orange ear coverts; wide white collar around neck, on foreneck integrating into yellow breast; belly olive green; red primary coverts and wrist edge; tail green with burgundy tip. Bill grey/brown. Eye ring bare and white. Eye brown.
Colour Juvenile:
As in adults but duller; primary coverts and wrist edge green; ear coverts paler.
Call:
A harsh, shrill note made in flight, repeated rapidly and at the same time from different members of group.
Video Links:
Video 1More Information:
Content Sources:
CITES
BirdLife International
Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Birds of the World
A Guide to Parrots of the World, Juniper and Parr, 1998
Parrots: Status Survey and Conservation Plan 2000-2004, Snyder, McGowan, Gilardi and Grajal, 2000.
Parrots of the World, Forshaw, 2006. 2010 edition
White-necked Conure pair
© Nick Athanas | www.antpita.com
Photos
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The Pyrrhura conures are smaller in size than the Aratinga conures, which include Sun and Jandaya Conures.Programs & Projects
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Related publications: Pyrrhura albipectusSpecies Care
Captive Status:
Not generally found in captivity.
Longevity:
Not recorded.
Housing:
Not recorded.
Diet:
Not recorded.
Enrichment:
Not recorded.
Nest Box Size:
Not recorded.
Clutch Size:
Not recorded.
Incubation Time:
Not recorded.
Fledging Age:
Not recorded.
Hatch Weight:
Not recorded.
Peak Weight:
Not recorded.
Weaning Weight:
Not recorded.
White-necked Conure pair
© Nick Athanas | www.antpita.com
Photos
View in GalleryDid You Know?
The Pyrrhura conures are smaller in size than the Aratinga conures, which include Sun and Jandaya Conures.Programs & Projects
WPT has worked with numerous partners to help save this species. Learn moreAcademic Research
Related publications: Pyrrhura albipectusSpecies Wild Status
World Population:
2500-10,000, decreasing.
IUCN Red List Status:
Vulnerable
CITES Listing:
Appendix II
Threat Summary:
A BirdLife “restricted-range” species. The species appears to be uncommon and the total population may only be a few thousand birds. Is affected by habitat destruction and a past history of illegal gold mining and settlement in Podocarpus National Park. Also minor trapping for trade. The species has recently been found in N Peru.
Range:
Found in east slope of Andes in SE Ecuador and N Peru.
Habitat:
Occurs from 900-1700m (2952-5576 ft). Inhabits humid forest in upper tropical and subtropical zones, preferring upland forest along waterways; mainly in primary forest but does tolerate some habitat disturbance.
Wild Diet:
Diet includes Tetrorchidium macrophyllum, Alchornea glandulosa, Miconia cf. punctata, Ficus aff. mutisii, seeds of Mollia grandis and flowers of the vines Mikania leiostachya and Piptocarpha cf. poeppigiana.
Ecology and Behaviour:
Occurs in flocks of a dozen or less, but sometimes up to 50. Feeds in upper canopy. Bathes in rockpools or among moss-covered rocks.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not recorded.
Breeding Season:
Possibly May-July.
White-necked Conure pair
© Nick Athanas | www.antpita.com
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The Pyrrhura conures are smaller in size than the Aratinga conures, which include Sun and Jandaya Conures.Programs & Projects
WPT has worked with numerous partners to help save this species. Learn moreAcademic Research
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