Santarem Parakeet
Pyrrhura amazonum
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- African and New World Parrots (Psittacidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The Santarém parakeet (Pyrrhura amazonum), also known as Hellmayr's parakeet or in aviculture as Hellmayr's conure or the Santarém conure, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in the eastern and central sections of the Amazon basin south of the Amazon River, only just extending onto the northern bank of this river.
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Range and habitat
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Santarem parakeet
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
