About this species
The red-masked parakeet (Psittacara erythrogenys) is a medium-sized parrot from Ecuador and Peru. It is popular as a pet and are better known in aviculture as the cherry-headed conure or the red-headed conure. They are also considered the best talkers of all the conures.
Where it occurs
Arid littoral of western Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Conservation record
AviList v2025b records this species as near threatened. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.
