Maroon-fronted Parrot
NameMaroon-fronted Parrot
Common NameMaroon-fronted Parrot
Scientific NameRhynchopsitta terrisi
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)52
Length (cm)42
Weight (g)380
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark green plumage. The head is dark brown to blackish, with a distinct maroon-red patch on the forehead and lores. A bright red patch is visible on the bend of the wing (shoulder). The eyes have a prominent yellow-orange iris, and the beak is dark grey/black.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, raucous, and often harsh calls, including squawks and screeches, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range in northeastern Mexico, primarily in the states of Nuevo León, Coahuila, and Tamaulipas.
Identifying FeaturesDark brown/black head, Maroon-red forehead patch, Bright red shoulder patch, Large size for a parrot, Yellow-orange iris
Description
The Maroon-fronted Parrot is a large, vibrant green parrot with a distinctive dark brown head and a maroon patch on its forehead. These social birds inhabit high-altitude pine-oak forests, often nesting in cliff cavities.
