Bald Parrot

Bald Parrot

Pyrilia aurantiocephala

Near Threatened
Envergadura
30,7 cm
Peso
151,5 g
Familia
Psittacidae
Orden
Psittaciformes
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The Bald Parrot is a Near Threatened parrot found in the lowland forests of the Amazon basin in Brazil, weighing about 151.5g with a wingspan of 30.7cm. It is notable for having a bare, featherless orange head in adults, which is unique among parrots. It inhabits terra firme and várzea forest, feeding on fruit and seeds in the canopy.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 30,7 cm 12.1 in
Peso 151,5 g 5.34 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Psittaciformes (Loros)
Familia Psittacidae (Loros Verdaderos)
Genus Pyrilia
Especies Pyrilia aurantiocephala

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Chinese 白頭鸚哥
French Caïque chauve
Portuguese Pionopsitta aurantiocephala

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Bald Parrot endangered?
The Bald Parrot has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Bald Parrot?
The Bald Parrot has a wingspan of 30.7 cm, weight of 151.5 g.
What order and family does the Bald Parrot belong to?
The Bald Parrot (Pyrilia aurantiocephala) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.

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