Also known as: Flame-capped Conure, Gold-capped Conure, Golden-capped Conure
The Golden-capped Parakeet is a species of parrot that lives in Brazil and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, and plantations.
The Golden-capped Parakeet has a conservation status of Near Threatened. Habitat fragmentation and habitat loss due to deforestation are among the threats to the species.
From IUCN Red List: The Golden-capped Parakeet is listed as Near Threatened
on the IUCN Red List and was last assessed in 2012 by BirdLife International. This species is thought to have a moderately small population which is suspected to be declining in some areas owing primarily to habitat loss. However, it seems to cope relatively well with the alteration of its habitat. It is consequently classified as Near Threatened.
The parrots, parakeets, macaws, conures and cockatiels in this image flock together to make up a heart to wish you Happy Valentine's Day!
The birds featured in this design are: African Grey Parrot; ... more
