Thick-billed Parrot
NameThick-billed Parrot
Common NameThick-billed Parrot
Scientific NameRhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)73.5
Length (cm)40.5
Weight (g)382.5
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage covers the body. A distinctive red forehead and a red stripe extends from behind the eye. Red patches are also present on the bend of the wing (shoulders) and on the thighs. The undertail coverts are red. The bill is large, thick, and dark grey to black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of loud, raucous, squawking calls, often described as 'kraa-aak' or 'rra-aak', used for communication within flocks and during flight.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the high-altitude pine-oak forests of the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico, with historical breeding and wintering ranges extending into the southwestern United States (Arizona and New Mexico).
Identifying FeaturesBright green plumage, Red forehead and eye-stripe, Red shoulder and thigh patches, Large, thick, dark bill, Long, pointed tail
Description
The Thick-billed Parrot is a medium-sized, vibrant green parrot with striking red markings on its head, shoulders, and thighs. Known for its social nature, it often forms large flocks and is highly nomadic, following the availability of its primary food source: pine seeds.
