The peach-fronted parakeet, known as the peach-fronted conure in aviculture, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Suriname.
Region
South America
Typical Environment
Occurs from central and eastern Brazil into Bolivia, Paraguay, northern Argentina, and locally in Peru and Suriname. Most common in the Cerrado savannas, open woodlands, gallery forests, and dry scrub, and it also frequents palm groves and edges of the Pantanal. It readily uses agricultural fields, pastures, and urban greenspaces. Often found near watercourses and scattered trees where nesting sites are available. Roosts communally in trees or on structures near feeding areas.
Altitude Range
0–1500 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 2/5
Also called the peach-fronted conure in aviculture, this small parakeet is widespread across central and eastern South America. It readily uses arboreal termite mounds and tree cavities for nesting. The species adapts well to open and human-altered landscapes, including ranchlands and urban parks, though local pressures from trapping and habitat change can occur. Flocks are noisy and conspicuous in flight but can be inconspicuous while feeding on the ground.
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with swift, direct flight
Social Behavior
Typically found in small to medium flocks outside the breeding season and forms noisy communal roosts. Pairs or small groups nest in cavities, frequently in arboreal termite nests or tree holes. Both parents participate in nest defense and chick rearing.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Vocalizations are sharp, piercing screeches and chattering calls given in flight and while perched. Contact calls are repeated, carrying far across open habitats; softer chirrs and chatters occur during foraging.
