Patagonian Conure/Burrowing Parrot also Cliff-dwelling Conure Cyanoliseus patagonus

The Patagonian or Burrowing Conures, native to southern Argentina, southern Chile and Uruguay, are unusual for parrots in that they burrow into cliffs for nesting. They are also known as Cliff-dwelling Conures or Parakeets.

There are 3 subspecies: the largest of all conures (up to 48 cm long), the Greater Patagonian (above/below), Cyanoliseus patagonus bloxami/byroni, with its full white necklace.

"Cyanoliseus" refers to the blue flight feathers of the species. The Greater Patagonian is doing some "Burrowing".

The (Lesser) Patagonian (immediately above and below) Cyanoliseus patagonus patagonus, the most common, with a white shoulder stripe and one of the largest conures at 45 cm long.

The male and female have similar plumage. Their underside is colourful.

The less colourful Andean Patagonian, Cyanoliseus patagonus andinus (above), with its mainly brown front.