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Birdsong field guide

Blaze-winged Parakeet

Pyrrhura devillei

A small, social parrot primarily recognized by the vibrant red plumage on its wing bends and a brownish-maroon abdominal patch. It is a key inhabitant of the Pantanal ecosystem and is closely related to the Maroon-bellied Parakeet.

What it sounds like

Loud, harsh, and repetitive screeching notes typically rendered as 'krreek-krreek'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Jeremy Minns · BrazilCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

The species is distinguished from the similar Maroon-bellied Parakeet by its red-orange 'blaze' on the carpal edge and lesser underwing coverts.
It possesses a dull brownish-red crown and ear-coverts, which contrast with the green plumage of the cheeks.
They are typically observed in small, fast-flying flocks of 6 to 15 individuals, often remaining well-camouflaged in the canopy while feeding.
Its taxonomic status has been debated, frequently classified as a subspecies of Pyrrhura frontalis before being recognized as a distinct species.
The population is currently under pressure due to habitat loss within the Atlantic Forest and Chaco regions.

Habitat

Gallery forests, deciduous woodlands, and seasonally flooded Pantanal scrub.

Range

South-central South America, specifically southwestern Brazil and northern Paraguay.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-capped ParakeetPyrrhura rupicola Bonaparte's ParakeetPyrrhura lucianii Brown-breasted ParakeetPyrrhura calliptera Crimson-bellied ParakeetPyrrhura perlata El Oro ParakeetPyrrhura orcesi Fiery-shouldered ParakeetPyrrhura egregia Gray-breasted ParakeetPyrrhura griseipectus Green-cheeked ParakeetPyrrhura molinae

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