The Rose-fronted Parakeet is a vibrant parakeet from the western Amazon basin, distinguished by a reddish-pink forehead and a scaly breast. It is often considered part of the Painted Parakeet complex.
Where to spot
Humid lowland rainforests in western Brazil, southeastern Peru, and northern Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for its reddish-pink forehead and scaly breast. Listen for its loud, chattering calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen flying swiftly in small flocks. It is a resident.
Where to spot
Humid lowland rainforests in western Brazil, southeastern Peru, and northern Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for its reddish-pink forehead and scaly breast. Listen for its loud, chattering calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen flying swiftly in small flocks. It is a resident.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Rose-fronted Parakeet's bright forehead provides a clear distinguishing feature from other similar *Pyrrhura* species in its range, making identification easier.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.