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Pyrrhura
molinae
Sub-species:
Pyrrhura molinae restricta
This sub-species is
10” in length. It is found in Bolivia and is mostly
green with the forehead, crown and nape ranging
from brown to reddish brown. There is a prominent
blue collar on the hindneck. The green-cheeks are
suffused with blue, while the ear coverts are greyish
brown. The throat, sides of the neck and upper breast
are light brown, edged with greyish white and tipped
with dark brown, creating a barred look. There is
a patchy maroon area on the abdomen and the primaries
are deep blue. The tail feathers are green near
the top turning maroon with a blue tip. There is
a blue tinge on the flanks and under tail coverts.
Beak and legs are dark grey.
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