Dusky Parrot
NameDusky Parrot
Common NameDusky Parrot
Scientific NamePionus fuscus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)225
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is largely dusky brown to smoky grey, with a pale blue-grey head and neck, often appearing scaly. The undertail coverts are a striking bright red, and there is a red patch at the bend of the wing. The bill is dark with a reddish base.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, screeching calls and chattering notes, often interspersed with more melodious whistles, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Venezuela, the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesPale blue-grey head, Smoky-brown body plumage, Bright red undertail coverts, Red patch at bend of wing, Dark bill with reddish base
Description
The Dusky Parrot is a medium-sized parrot characterized by its predominantly smoky-brown plumage and a distinctive pale blue-grey head. It is often found in pairs or small flocks, foraging for fruits and seeds in the canopy of tropical forests.
