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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittacidae

Rufous-fronted Parakeet

Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons

Meet the rufous-fronted parakeet: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Rufous-fronted Parakeet — Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons
Rufous-fronted 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 rufous-fronted parakeet (Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. Endemic to Colombia, its natural habitats are high-altitude shrubland, high-altitude grassland and arable land. It is threatened by habitat destruction and is classified as "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Where it occurs

Central Andes of western Colombia (Tolima and Cauca).

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as vulnerable. 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.

Image: Félix Uribe from Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia. Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 2.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.