Black-capped Conure Pyrrhura rupicola

Black-capped Conure
Black-capped Conure
The Black-capped Conure, also called the Rock Parakeet, is native to Peru, Bolivia and western Brazil.
Sandia Black-capped Conures
Sandia Black-capped Conures
Sandia Black-capped Conures
As with other Pyrrhura conures, male and female have similar plumage.
Sandia Black-capped Conure
Sandia Black-capped Conure
Sandia Black-capped Conure
In addition to the black cap, it has a pretty, lace collar.
Sandia Black-capped Conure
Black-capped Conure nominal fledglings
Black-capped Conure nominal fledglings
The nominal subspecies' range is central Peru. The fledglings shown above centre and right are nominal Black-capped. The other subspecies, shown on this page, also called the Sandia Conure (P. r. sandiae) has the remainder of range. The collar feathers are lighter-edged and more pointed than the nominal.