Listen to the Red-masked parakeet
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About the Red-masked parakeet
The Red-masked parakeet is a bird in the family Psittacidae (order Psittaciformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “near threatened”.
What does the Red-masked parakeet sound like?
Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round. Listening for both helps with identification.
From Wikipedia
The red-masked parakeet (Psittacara erythrogenys) is a medium-sized parrot from Ecuador and Peru. It is popular as a pet and are better known in aviculture as the cherry-headed conure or the red-headed conure. They are also considered the best talkers of all the conures.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Red-masked parakeet sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Red-masked parakeet on this page. Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round.
Is the Red-masked parakeet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Red-masked parakeet as “near threatened”.
What family does the Red-masked parakeet belong to?
The Red-masked parakeet (Psittacara erythrogenys) belongs to the family Psittacidae in the order Psittaciformes.
Sources & credits
- Psittacara erythrogenys - Red masked Parakeet by Igor Lazo – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q27074999 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Red-masked parakeet – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by juanrrx – CC BY-SA 4.0