Red-billed Parrot
NameRed-billed Parrot
Common NameRed-billed Parrot
Scientific NamePionus sordidus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)225
Plumage DetailsThe head and upper breast are dusky blue-grey, with a scaly appearance on the crown. The back, wings, and belly are green. Distinctive red undertail coverts are present, and the bill is bright red.
Vocalization / CallHarsh, reedy screeches and squawks, often described as wheezy or grating, typically given in flight or when alarmed.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of northern South America, ranging from Venezuela and Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresred bill, grey-blue head and chest, green body plumage, red undertail coverts, stocky build
Description
A medium-sized parrot characterized by its prominent red bill, a greyish-blue head and chest, and a vibrant green body. This species is typically found in humid montane forests, often seen foraging in pairs or small flocks.
