Scaly-headed Parrot

It is found in eastern Brazil, central and eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina. It is found in a wide range of wooded habitats, from humid subtropical forest to arid Caatinga. It is remains fairly common throughout a large part of its range. It is typically seen in pairs or small flocks. The scaling to the head for which it is named is typically far less distinct than the bright red undertail coverts .

The Scaly-headed Parrot is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Pionus or Scaly-headed Parrot is truly a fun and well-rounded family pet!. More

The Scaly-headed Parrot (Pionus maximiliani) is a species of bird in the Psittacidae family, the true parrots. It is also called Scaly-headed Pionus, Maximilian Pionus, Maximilian Parrot, Maximilian's Pionus, or Maximilian's Parrot. It is found in eastern Brazil, central and eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina. It is found in a wide range of wooded habitats, from humid subtropical forest to arid Caatinga. It is remains fairly common throughout a large part of its range. More

as Scaly-headed Parrot - is indigenous to Central-eastern South America. Their native range includes parts of Bolivia, Paraguay, Eastern Brazil, and Northern Argentina. Due to habitat destruction and capturing for the pet trade, this species is now endangered in its natural habitat and listed as CITES II. Maximilian's PionusThey inhabit open woodlands and dry tropical lowland forests, such as caatinga and cerrado forests, and can - in some areas - move up to approximately 6000 feet elevation. More

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Scaly-headed parrot videos on the Internet Bird Collection Scaly-headed parrot photo gallery VIREO Photo-Medium Res; Article & synopsis Photo-No. 2 of 2 arthurgrosset–"South American Birds" Photo-High Res; Article oiseaux Didn't find what you were looking for. Need more information for your travel research or homework? Ask your questions at the forum about Birds of Argentina or help others to find answers. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. More

Scaly-headed Parrot in foliage © Nick Athanas | http://www.antpita.com Maximillian Pionus foraging © Luiz Claudio Marigo | http://www.lcmarigo.com.br/ingles/index.htm Scaly-headed or Maximilian’s Pionus © Brian L. Lambert | License: ShutterStock Scaly-headed or Maximilian’s Pionus © Brian L. More