Blaze-winged Parakeet
A species of Lesser Neotropical Parakeets Scientific name : Pyrrhura devillei Genus : Lesser Neotropical Parakeets
Blaze-winged Parakeet, A species of Lesser Neotropical Parakeets
Botanical name: Pyrrhura devillei
Genus: Lesser Neotropical Parakeets
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Description
Description
The blaze-winged parakeet (Pyrrhura devillei), more commonly known as the blaze-winged conure in aviculture, is a species of parrot found in wooded habitats in the Pantanal region of Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. It remains locally fairly common, but has suffered due to extensive habitat destruction within its relatively small range, and has therefore been uplisted to near-threatened by BirdLife International in 2009. The type specimen is labelled Bolivia, but due to shifting borders it is now believed to be from Paraguay. It has often been considered a subspecies of the maroon-bellied parakeet based on apparent hybrids from Paraguay, but – as far as known – the two generally maintain their integrity, and are recent sources are undecided on whether to treat them as one species or two. They resemble each other, but the blaze-winged parakeet has a dusky crown and red "shoulder" and underwing coverts. 
Size
26 cm
Feeding Habits
Blaze-winged Parakeet primarily feeds on fruits, seeds, and nuts, favoring Sapium haematospermum. Exhibits unique behavior of biting into Bromelia balansae leaves, likely to extract water.
Habitat
The blaze-winged Parakeet is commonly found in a variety of woodland habitats, preferring areas where deciduous forests and gallery woodlands prevail. These birds tend to inhabit regions that include the Pantanal and Chaco ecotones. They are well-adapted to surroundings that transition between woodlands and adjacent scrublands or savannas, showcasing their flexibility in occupying diverse environmental conditions.
Dite type
Herbivorous
Scientific Classification
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