Bronze-winged Parrot
NameBronze-winged Parrot
Common NameBronze-winged Parrot
Scientific NamePionus chalcopterus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)225
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark blue-black plumage with prominent bronze-brown upperwing coverts. The breast and neck feathers exhibit a pale, scaly pattern. It has a bare pinkish-red eye-ring, a yellowish beak with a dark tip, and red undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, wheezy, and somewhat nasal calls, often less harsh than other parrot species. They also produce squawks and whistles.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Andes mountains of northwestern South America, ranging from Colombia through Ecuador to extreme northern Peru.
Identifying Featuresbronze-brown wing patches, dark blue-black body, pale scaly pattern on neck and breast, red eye-ring, yellowish beak, red undertail coverts
Description
This medium-sized parrot is characterized by its dark blue-black plumage and distinctive bronze-brown wing patches. It typically inhabits humid montane forests, feeding on fruits and seeds, and is known for its relatively quiet vocalizations.
