About the Black-headed Parrot
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pionites melanocephalus |
| Species Codes | blhpar4, BHPA |
| Conservation | Appendix II |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Parrot belong to?
The Black-headed Parrot (Pionites melanocephalus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Parrot?
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,...
Where can I report a Black-headed Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhpar4, or on iNaturalist.
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