Red-faced Parrot

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The Red-faced Parrot is classified as Vulnerable (VU), considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Red-faced Parrot (Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops) is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened by habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. More

The Red-faced Parrot is monotypic (a genus consisting of only one species). Distribution / Range The Red-faced Parrots are endemic to the Andes from southwest Ecuador south to Cajamarca (Morona-Santiago, Azuay and Loja), northwest Peru ( Piura and north Cajamarca) - please refer to below distribution map. More

Red-faced parrotfinches carried the red fethers in the ventral and under tail covert areas, whereas the female did not. Another popular method of sexing this species is using the method employed by canary breeders. This involves blowing the feathers around the ventral area to expose the genitalia. The differences between the sexes in mature birds will be apparent. The males tend to have a high pitched, prolonged trill. Juveniles are almost impossible to sex. More

Images Red-faced parrots perched in a tree Red-faced parrots perched in a tree Species related by - * Family group * Habitat * Conservation status * * View image slideshow * Link to this image * Email to a friend * More

Red-faced parrots perched in a tree Red-faced parrots perched in a treePrint factsheet Facts - Spanish: Lorito Ecuatoriano Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Aves Order Psittaciformes Family Psittacidae Genus Hapalopsittaca (1) Status More

red-throated or red-faced parrot finch - is native in New Caledonia - an island about 800 miles off the Queensland coast (Australia). It can usually be found in grasslands or open country bordering forested areas. These lovely birds have become very popular aviary birds. Some beautiful mutations have been bred and are readily available. Please refer to the photos to the right. I have a very strong affinity for them. More