Red-eared Conure

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes and heavily degraded former forest.

The Red-eared Conure is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The red-eared conures are not well known in captivity and little is known about their potential as pets. However, it is assumed that they share many characteristics of the conure species. How much attention do they need? Like all parrots, they are social birds. They do require daily interaction with their social group, entertainment, things to do - or else they will become bored and develop behavioral problems. More

The Cubiro Red-eared Conure (Pyrrhura hoematotis immarginata) are native to an area around the city of Cubiro in Lara Province, located in Venezuela. They can be found in forest areas, along the edges of forests and adjacent cleared land. They usually reside within a sub-tropical zone between 1,200 m (4,000 ft) up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft). Flocks of them usually roost at night in the mountains and fly to lower altitude to forage. More

Did You Know?The Red-eared Conure is apparently quite approachable in the wild, not paying much heed to human observers close by. Species Profile Genus: Pyrrhura Species: hoematotis Size: Adult Weight: 25cm (9.75 in) Not available Races including nominate: two: P.h. hoematotis, P.h. immarginata Colourization Adult: P.h. More

* The Red-eared conure inhabits forests in the sub-tropical zone. It occures mainly on the southern slopes from 1,600 meters up to the highest peaks. * Length: 9.5 inches (24 cm) * Sub-species of this nominate species is the P. h. More

They also used to be known as the red-eared conure, but that term is also used with another Pyrrhura and the use of that term has been dropped for Hoffman’s. The Hoffman’s conure main plumage is green with large, deep red patches over the ear-coverts on both sides of the head. Bright sulfur-yellow coloration is present on the upper side of the inner primary feathers and the outer secondaries. The underside of the flight feathers is a duller yellow color. More