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Pyrrhura rupicola
A Pyrrhura conure marked by a black crown and off-white scalloping from the hindneck across the breast. It ranges through humid forest in the southwestern Amazon up the eastern Andean slope.
The black-capped conure (Pyrrhura rupicola) inhabits the southwestern Amazon and the eastern Andean slope in Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. In aviculture it is also called the black-capped or rock conure. Two subspecies are recognised, the nominate rupicola and sandiae. It lives in humid forest from the Amazonian lowlands up to 1,000 m on the eastern Andean slope. Despite continuing deforestation in the Amazon the IUCN lists it as Least Concern, with a stable population of 100,000-500,000 mature individuals. It is uncommon in captivity, and the World Parrot Trust recommends housing at least 2 m long.
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The Black-capped Conure lives 15-20 years.
The Black-capped Conure grows to About 25cm.
It is about 25 cm long and weighs around 70 g, mostly green with a black crown, off-white scalloping from the hindneck across the breast, and red primary coverts.
Origin
Peru, Bolivia and Brazil (the southwestern Amazon up to 1,000 m on the eastern Andean slope)
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
About 25cm
Temperature
15〜30℃
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Accepted name: Pyrrhura rupicola (Tschudi, 1844)
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Pyrrhura rupicola. The order Psittaciformes is listed as a whole in CITES Appendix II.
Sources: CITES Appendices (Psittaciformes spp. listed in Appendix II) / IUCN Red List
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Humidity
40〜60%
Pellet-based diet, seed mix, fruit, vegetables
The World Parrot Trust recommends an aviary or suspended enclosure at least 2 m long. Leaving a roosting box up year-round is beneficial.
Like other Pyrrhura conures it is strongly social and suits small groups. It is active and playful.
Flight calls are shrill, but quieter than in the large conures, which makes it manageable at home.
Schedule regular veterinary checks.
Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.
The average lifespan of Black-capped Conure is 15-20 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Black-capped Conure typically reaches About 25cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Black-capped Conure feeds on: Pellet-based diet, seed mix, fruit, vegetables. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Black-capped Conure varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: September 17, 2026