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Leucotis White Eared Conure

About Leucotis White Eared Conure

The Leucotis White Eared Conure (Pyrrhura leucotis) is also known by the name of Maroon Faced Parakeet. The plumage of this small parrot (21 to22 cm long) is mostly green. Habitat destruction is the primary cause in the decline of numbers of this bird.

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Habitat

Atlantic forest in Eastern Brazil

Primary Diet

Seeds, fruits, nuts and berries

Life span - wild

12 to 15 years

Life span - captivity

19 years

Conservation status

Vulnerable

Pet potential

-

Images

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