Saffron-headed Parrot
NameSaffron-headed Parrot
Common NameSaffron-headed Parrot
Scientific NamePyrilia pyrilia
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)140
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage with a striking saffron-yellow head and nape. The primary flight feathers are blue, and there is a small orange-yellow patch on the bend of the wing (carpal joint). They have a pale, almost white, eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, sharp screeches, chattering calls, and various squawks, often given in flight or when alarmed.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in the humid tropical and subtropical forests of northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and western Venezuela.
Identifying Featuressaffron-yellow head, green body, blue primary feathers, orange-yellow shoulder patch, pale eye-ring
Description
A medium-sized parrot with a vibrant saffron-yellow head contrasting with its green body. They are typically found in humid tropical forests, often seen foraging in pairs or small groups in the canopy.
