Rose-faced Parrot

Overview

The rose-faced parrot (Pyrilia pulchra) is a species of bird in the family Psittacidae found in Colombia and Ecuador. It is currently assessed as being of Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Identification

• 21.5 to 23 cm in length with a reddish brown crown.
• Face is pinkish rose across the lores, while the nape and breast are dull olive-yellow.
• Predominantly green body with orange and yellow on the wing bend, black flight feathers, and blue tail tips.
• Pale creamy whitish bill.
• Flight call is described as a harsh, far-carrying 'shreek! shreek!'.

Habitat

Found from central Colombia's Chocó Department south through western Ecuador into El Oro Province, mostly below 1,200 m but locally up to 2,100 m. It inhabits humid to wet forest, mature secondary forest, plantations, and open areas with scattered trees, staying in the canopy where present in forest.

Diet

Almost nothing is known about its feeding behaviour or diet, but it has been recorded eating small fruit and cultivated bananas.

Did you know?

Although its population size is not known and it is described as uncommon and local, it is capable of doing damage to banana crops.