Black-headed Parrot
NameBlack-headed Parrot
Common NameBlack-headed Parrot
Scientific NamePionites melanocephalus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)150
Plumage DetailsThis parrot features a distinctive black cap, bright yellow-orange nape and sides of the neck, and a clean white chest and belly. Its back and wings are vibrant green, while the thighs and undertail coverts are yellow-orange. The beak is dark grey, and the eyes have an orange iris.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of loud and shrill calls, including squawks, whistles, and chattering sounds. They are generally quite vocal, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, primarily within the Amazon basin north of the Amazon River. Its range extends across parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, yellow-orange neck, white chest, green back and wings, yellow-orange thighs
Description
The Black-headed Parrot is a medium-sized, colorful parrot known for its playful and active nature. It typically inhabits the canopy of tropical rainforests, often seen in pairs or small flocks foraging for fruits and seeds.
