Maroon-Faced Parakeet

The Maroon-Faced Parakeet (Pyrrhura leucotis) is a small parrot belonging to the genus Pyrrhura. It is unique to Brazil's eastern Atlantic Forest. Prior to recent research, the Venezuelan, Grey-breasted, and Pfrimer's parakeets were considered subspecies of this bird.

It measures 21 to 22 centimeters long. Most of the feathers are green. The rump and belly are maroon, while the breast has dark grey and whitish scaling on a green backdrop. The forehead is bluish, the cheeks and throat are dark maroons, and there is a whitish ear patch. The underside of the lengthy, graded tail is red. A harsh sound that is repeated three or four times is made by the bird. Maroon-faced Parakeets build their nests in tree cavities that are primarily used by other bird species, including woodpeckers. They are social birds that are frequently observed in groups of 15 to 20 birds outside of the breeding season.