The Rusty-faced Parrot is a small to medium-sized parrot found in the Andes of South America, named for the rufous or rusty coloration on its face. It inhabits high-altitude cloud forests.
Where to spot
Humid montane and cloud forests along the Andes, from Venezuela through Colombia and Ecuador. Prefers the mid to upper canopy.
How to spot
Look for its rusty face and overall green plumage. Listen for its loud, screeching calls, which often reveal its presence. They are often seen in small flocks.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly visible when foraging in the morning and late afternoon. This is a resident species.
Where to spot
Humid montane and cloud forests along the Andes, from Venezuela through Colombia and Ecuador. Prefers the mid to upper canopy.
How to spot
Look for its rusty face and overall green plumage. Listen for its loud, screeching calls, which often reveal its presence. They are often seen in small flocks.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly visible when foraging in the morning and late afternoon. This is a resident species.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Rusty-faced Parrot is known to be quite nomadic, often moving locally in response to the availability of food sources like fruiting trees and bamboo seeds.
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.