Bonaparte's parakeet

Bonaparte's parakeet, also known as Deville's parakeet, or in aviculture as Deville's conure, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is restricted to the Brazilian state of Amazonas south of the Solimões river.

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Distribution

Region

Western Brazilian Amazon

Typical Environment

Occurs in lowland Amazonian forests south of the Solimões River, particularly between the Purus and Madeira rivers. It uses terra firme and várzea (seasonally flooded) forests as well as secondary growth and forest edges. Birds often track fruiting trees and may enter clearings and river margins to feed. They are most frequently encountered in small to medium-sized flocks moving through the mid- to upper canopy.

Altitude Range

Sea level to 600 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Characteristics

Size22–24 cm

Wing Span32–36 cm

Male Weight0.07 kg

Female Weight0.065 kg

Life Expectancy15 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 3/5

Useful to know

Also called Deville's parakeet or Deville's conure in aviculture, this small Pyrrhura parakeet is part of the Painted Parakeet complex but is often treated as a distinct species. It forms noisy, fast-moving flocks that forage high in the canopy and along riverine forest edges. Like many Amazonian parrots, it nests in tree cavities and tracks seasonal fruiting trees.

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Behaviour

Temperament

social and active

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats; swift canopy flights

Social Behavior

Typically found in small, cohesive flocks that keep contact with high-pitched calls while foraging. Pairs or small groups investigate tree cavities for nesting. They show strong pair bonds and engage in mutual preening within flocks. Breeding likely coincides with peak fruit availability.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

Calls are sharp, high-pitched chits and squeaky trills, often repeated rapidly in flight. When perched, they give softer chatter and twittering notes to maintain flock cohesion.

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