Golden-plumed Parakeet
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| Leptosittaca branickii Berlepsch & Stolzmann, 1894 |
The Golden-plumed Parakeet, Conure À Pinceaux D'Or, Perruche De Branicki, or Aratinga De Pinceles (Leptosittaca branickii) is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Leptosittaca. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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- BirdLife International 2004. Leptosittaca branickii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007.
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