Rhynchopsitta

        The genus Rhynchopsitta contains two medium sized parrots. Both can also be called Macawlet (Ex. Maroon fronted Conure). They are both endangered and their population is decreasing  It is illegal to keep them as pets. Their population declined because of earlier pet trade as and smuggling.

Maroon fronted parrot - Rhynchopsitta terrisi
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Thick Billed Parrot - Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha
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