Caica Parrot
NameCaica Parrot
Common NameCaica Parrot
Scientific NamePyrilia caica
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)145
Plumage DetailsThe Caica Parrot has a distinctive entirely black head, which contrasts sharply with a broad, bright orange-yellow band around its neck. The rest of its body is predominantly bright green, with some blue visible on the primary coverts and outer webs of the primary flight feathers. It possesses a pale yellow beak and dark eyes with an orange iris.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations of the Caica Parrot include harsh, high-pitched screeches, various chattering calls, and squawks, often emitted while in flight or when disturbed within the forest canopy.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to northeastern South America, with its range encompassing Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and extending into parts of northern Brazil and eastern Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresblack head, orange-yellow neck band, bright green body, pale yellow beak
Description
The Caica Parrot is a medium-sized, vibrant parrot characterized by its striking black head, bright orange-yellow collar, and brilliant green body plumage. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging in the canopy of lowland tropical rainforests for a diverse diet of plant matter and some insects.
