Black-headed Parrot
Pionites melanocephalus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pionites-melanocephalus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-headed Parrot (Pionites melanocephalus) is a bird species in the family Psittacidae (true parrots), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.1 cm and a weight of 151.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
The Black-headed Parrot is a medium-sized, robust parrot with a jet-black head, bright yellow-orange nape and thighs, and vivid green upperparts. It inhabits humid lowland forests north of the Amazon River, ranging from Colombia and Venezuela to Brazil and Peru. It forages in the canopy and midstory, feeding on seeds, fruits, and berries, often in noisy flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 27,1 cm | 10.7 in |
| Ağırlık | 151,33333333333334 g | 5.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Yuvalama
Nest type: CV.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Familya | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Pionites |
| Türler | Pionites melanocephalus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء اسود الراس |
| French | Caïque maïpouri |
| German | Grünzügelpapagei |
| Japanese | ズグロシロハラインコ |
| Portuguese | Marianinha-de-cabeça-preta |
| Russian | Черноголовый белобрюхий попугай |
Distribution
Black-headed Parrot has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Psittacidae family