Brown-hooded Parrot
NameBrown-hooded Parrot
Common NameBrown-hooded Parrot
Scientific NamePyrilia haematotis
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)182.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage covers the body. The head features a brown 'hood' from the crown to the nape, a prominent white eye-ring, a dark reddish-brown patch behind the eye, and a dark, almost blackish, throat and upper breast. Flight feathers show some blue, and tail feathers have blue tips.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, chattering, and somewhat screechy calls, often given in flight or while perched.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, ranging from southeastern Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Identifying Featuresbrown hood, white eye-ring, red patch behind eye, dark throat, predominantly green body
Description
The Brown-hooded Parrot is a medium-sized parrot characterized by its vibrant green body and distinctive brown head. It is typically found in humid lowland forests, where it forages for fruits and seeds.
