Cotorra Carirrosada
Rose-faced Parrot
Pyrilia Pulchra
Song
Rose-faced Parrot
Appearance: The Rose-faced Parrot is a medium-sized parrot with a distinctive appearance. It has a primarily green plumage, with a rose-pink face and forehead, which is the origin of its common name. The bird's upperparts are green, and the underparts are a lighter green with some yellowish tint. The wings have blue outer feathers, and the tail is short and green. The beak is horn-colored, and the eyes have a white eye-ring with dark irises.
Habitat: This species is found in the northwestern region of South America, with its range extending from Panama through Colombia and into Ecuador. In Colombia, it inhabits humid and wet forests, including cloud forests and the edges of these forests, typically at elevations between 1,200 and 2,400 meters above sea level.
Behavior: Rose-faced Parrots are social birds that are often seen in pairs or small flocks. They are known to be quite vocal, with a variety of calls used for communication among flock members. Their diet consists mainly of fruits, seeds, and possibly nectar. These birds are arboreal and spend most of their time in the canopy and sub-canopy levels of the forest.
Breeding: There is limited information on the breeding habits of the Rose-faced Parrot in the wild. However, like many parrots, they are likely to nest in tree cavities. The breeding season may vary depending on the region, and the clutch size is generally small, with parrots typically laying two to four eggs.
Conservation Status: The Rose-faced Parrot is considered to be Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Distribution
The rose-faced parrot, also known as the rose-faced or red-faced parrot (Pyrilia pulchra), is a bird species found in the New World tropics. It is native to the Pacific lowlands of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. In Colombia, its distribution is associated with the humid Chocó biogeographic region. This area is known for its high biodiversity and is one of the wettest places on Earth.
The rose-faced parrot's habitat consists of humid and wet forests, and it can often be found in areas with dense foliage, which provides cover and food sources. It is a social bird, often seen in small flocks, and is known for its distinctive reddish-pink face from which it gets its name. e distribution of wildlife, including the rose-faced parrot, can change over time due to factors like habitat loss, climate change, and human activities.
Taxonomy
The Rose-faced Parrot (Pyrilia pulchra)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Psittaciformes
- Family: Psittacidae
- Genus: Pyrilia
- Species: Pyrilia pulchra
Vocalization
The vocalizations of the rose-faced parrot, like many parrots, can be quite varied. They are known to make a range of sounds including whistles, squawks, and various other calls that can be used for communication within their species. Parrots in general are known for their ability to mimic sounds they hear in their environment, that include human speech if they are exposed to it regularly and trained for mimicry.
Contact Calls: To maintain contact with their flock or with their mate, especially over the dense forest canopy where they cannot always see one another.
Alarm Calls: To alert other parrots of potential danger or threats in the area.
Courtship Calls: Used by males to attract a mate, which can be more musical in nature.
Begging Calls: Made by young parrots when they are hungry and asking for food from their parents.
