Pyrrhura
Pyrrhura is a genus of medium-sized parrot.
| Pyrrhura | |
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| Green-cheeked parakeet (Pyrrhura molinae) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Psittaciformes |
| Family: | Psittacidae |
| Tribe: | Arini |
| Genus: | Pyrrhura Bonaparte, 1856 |
Pyrrhura is in the Psittacinae subfamily (neotropical parrots). They come from central South America, and mostly live in wet forests. Some kinds are endangered.
Pyrrhura can grow up to 12 inches depending on the species. They all have long tails and are mostly green.
Some types of Pyrrhura are popular as pets. When they are pets, they are normally called Conures.
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