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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittacidae

Crimson-bellied Parakeet

Pyrrhura perlata

Meet the crimson-bellied parakeet: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Crimson-bellied Parakeet — Pyrrhura perlata
Crimson-bellied Parakeet
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The crimson-bellied parakeet (Pyrrhura perlata), known as the crimson-bellied conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia and Brazil.

Where it occurs

Brazil (western Pará, eastern Amazonas, and Mato Grosso) to northern Bolivia.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: Pyrrhura_perlata_-captive-8a.jpg : Nori Almeida derivative work: Snowmanradio ( talk ). Original file and full credit · CC BY 2.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.