Birds · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
Austral Parakeet
Enicognathus ferrugineus
Least Concern
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The austral parakeet, also known as the austral conure, is a psittaciform bird of the family Psittacidae that lives in Argentina, Chile and the Falkland Islands, further south than any other parrot species. Its general colouring is dark green, with the feathers of the crown and back edged in black, and a red forehead. Its wings show metallic blue tones, while its tail is dark red. A red patch in the centre of the belly is distinctive. Its bill is hooked, broad and short. Its legs are short and zygodactylous.
Weight
110 g – 160 g
Size
28 cm – 36 cm
Life expectancy
20 years
