White-bellied Parrot
NameWhite-bellied Parrot
Common NameWhite-bellied Parrot
Scientific NamePionites leucogaster
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)150
Plumage DetailsFeatures an orange crown and nape, yellow cheeks and thighs, bright green wings and back, and a distinctive white to creamy-white belly and chest. It has a reddish-pink eye ring and a horn-colored beak.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of high-pitched screeches, whistles, and chattering calls. They are known to be quite noisy, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Amazon basin in South America, primarily found in Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, inhabiting humid tropical forests.
Identifying Featureswhite belly, green wings and back, orange and yellow head, reddish eye ring, stocky build
Description
The White-bellied Parrot is a small, stocky parrot known for its vibrant plumage. It is an active and playful bird, often observed in pairs or small groups foraging in the forest canopy.
