Great-billed Parrot
NameGreat-billed Parrot
Common NameGreat-billed Parrot
Scientific NameTanygnathus megalorynchos
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)41
Weight (g)330
Plumage DetailsThe body is bright green, with a yellowish-green wash on the underparts. The wings feature blue flight feathers and distinctive yellow scalloping or barring on the wing coverts. The tail is green with a yellowish tip. The most prominent feature is the massive, bright red bill. The iris is pale yellow.
Vocalization / CallLoud, harsh, and screeching calls, often described as a series of shrill squawks.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Indonesia and East Timor, inhabiting various islands including Sulawesi, Maluku Islands, West Papua, and Timor.
Identifying Featureslarge red bill, predominantly green plumage, yellow markings on blue wing coverts, pale yellow iris
Description
This large, striking parrot is characterized by its predominantly bright green plumage and a remarkably oversized, brilliant red bill. It is typically found in tropical lowland forests, where it forages for fruits, nuts, and seeds.
