Rusty-faced Parrot
A species of North andean Parrots Scientific name : Hapalopsittaca amazonina Genus : North andean Parrots
Rusty-faced Parrot, A species of North andean Parrots
Botanical name: Hapalopsittaca amazonina
Genus: North andean Parrots
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Description General Info
Description
The rusty-faced parrot (Hapalopsittaca amazonina) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is said that the risk of extinction in Venezuela is higher because they contain a smaller population of the specific bird. (Rodríguez, Suarez, Sharpe). The red-faced parrots are a low priority on the endangered animals list (Rodríguez, Suarez, Sharpe). 
Size
23 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Rusty-faced Parrot primarily feeds on seeds and fruit, especially from Clusia and mistletoes, showcasing specialized foraging behaviors suited to these food sources.
Habitat
The rusty-faced Parrot primarily inhabits very wet cloud forests that provide a moist and dense vegetation cover. A preference is shown for areas rich in mosses and epiphytes, which are typical of these humid highland regions. The species is also known to occupy areas with reforestation efforts involving Alnus acuminata, indicating some adaptability to altered landscapes within its general habitat preferences.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
North andean Parrots Species
Rusty-faced Parrot 
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