Black-headed Parrot

Pionites melanocephalus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae

About

The black-headed parrot is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. Other colloquial names are black-crowned parrot, black-capped parrot, black-headed caique, and for subspecies P. m. pallidus, pallid caique. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Fun Fact

Other colloquial names are black-crowned parrot, black-capped parrot, black-headed caique, and for subspecies P.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits the canopy, clearings, and edges of humid lowland tropical forest of both terra firme and várzea types.

Diet

Feeds on seeds, fruit, flowers, and leaves.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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