Patagonian conure
bird
Also known as: Cyanoliseus patagonus, burrowing parrot
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The Patagonian conure, Cyanoliseus patagonus, is a large parrot species found in Chile and Argentina. It is also known as the burrowing parrot due to its colonial nesting habits in cliff holes. Conures, in general, are a group of numerous colorful American parrots belonging to the subfamily Psittacinae. They are characterized by a slender build and a long, pointed tail, often resembling parakeets. While handsome, conures can be ill-tempered and have unpleasant calls, and they typically do not mimic sounds.1
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