About the Bald Parrot
The bald parrot or orange-headed parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is endemic to the east-central Amazon of Brazil. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is considered near threatened by BirdLife International due to the widespread deforestation of the Amazon.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pyrilia aurantiocephala |
| Species Codes | balpar1, BAPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bald Parrot belong to?
The Bald Parrot (Pyrilia aurantiocephala) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bald Parrot?
The Bald Parrot is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bald Parrot?
The bald parrot or orange-headed parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is endemic to the east-central Amazon of Brazil. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is considered near threatened by BirdLife International due to the widespread deforestation of the A...
Where can I report a Bald Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Bald Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code balpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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