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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittacidae

White-breasted Parakeet

Pyrrhura albipectus

Meet the white-breasted parakeet: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

White-breasted Parakeet — Pyrrhura albipectus
White-breasted 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 white-breasted parakeet (Pyrrhura albipectus) or white-necked parakeet, is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in southern Ecuador and possibly in adjacent northern Peru.

Where it occurs

Humid lowlands of southeastern Ecuador.

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: Gary L. Clark. Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 4.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.