Genus Pyrrhura
Genus Pyrrhura is a group of about 25 different species of parakeet (or conure; new world parakeets) native to Central and South America. They inhabit tropical and subtropical regions and typically prefer humid forest. Although Blaze-Winged Conure live in deciduous forest and Pfrimer’s Conure are restricted to dry regions.
Most species form flocks of 20 to 30 garrulous individuals that fly swiftly at or below the canopy level. Pairs nest in tree cavities in order to best allude predators.
The genus ranges from 22 to 30 cm in length and have long pointed tails. In terms of coloration, they have green plumage with grey/white eye ring, barred chest patterns, and pale or reddish ear patch.
In terms of conservation status, out of the 25 species; 11 are of least concern, 6 are vulnerable, 3 are near threatened, and 5 are endangered.
| Species | Common Name | Status |
| Pyrrhura molinae | Green-cheeked parakeet | Least Concern |
| Pyrrhura cruentata | Ochre-marked parakeet | Vulnerable |
| Pyrrhura frontalis | Maroon-bellied parakeet | Least Concern |
| Pyrrhura devillei | Blaze-winged parakeet | Near Threatened |
| Pyrrhura perlata | Crimson-bellied parakeet | Vulnerable |
| Pyrrhura lepida | Pearly parakeet | Vulnerable |
| Pyrrhura picta | Painted parakeet | Least Concern |
| Pyrrhura emma | Venezuelan parakeet | Least Concern |
| Pyrrhura amazonum | Santarém (Hellmayr’s) parakeet | Endangered |
| Pyrrhura snethlageae | Madeira parakeet | Vulnerable |
| Pyrrhura lucianii | Bonaparte’s (Deville’s) parakeet | Least Concern |
| Pyrrhura roseifrons | Rose-fronted parakeet | Least Concern |
| Pyrrhura leucotis | White-eared (maroon-faced) parakeet | Near Threatened |
| Pyrrhura griseipectus | Grey-breasted parakeet | Endangered |
| Pyrrhura pfrimeri | Pfrimer’s parakeet | Endangered |
| Pyrrhura egregia | Fiery-shouldered parakeet | Least Concern |
| Pyrrhura viridicata | Santa Marta parakeet | Endangered |
| Pyrrhura melanura | Maroon-tailed parakeet | Least Concern |
| Pyrrhura orcesi | El Oro parakeet | Endangered |
| Pyrrhura rupicola | Black-capped (rock) parakeet | Near Threatened |
| Pyrrhura albipectus | White-necked parakeet | Vulnerable |
| Pyrrhura calliptera | Flame-winged (brown-breasted) parakeet | Vulnerable |
| Pyrrhura hoematotis | Red-eared parakeet | Least Concern |
| Pyrrhura rhodocephala | Rose-headed (rose-crowned) parakeet | Least Concern |
| Pyrrhura hoffmanni | Sulphur-winged parakeet | Least Concern |
