About the Blue-headed Parrot
The blue-headed parrot, also known as the blue-headed pionus is a medium-sized parrot of about 27 cm (11 in) in length. The body is mostly green, with a blue head and neck, and red undertail coverts. It is a resident in tropical and subtropical South America and southern Central America, from Costa Rica, Venezuela and the Caribbean island of Trinidad south to Bolivia and Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pionus menstruus |
| Species Codes | blhpar1, BHEP, BHPA, BHBP |
| Conservation | Appendix II |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-headed Parrot belong to?
The Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Blue-headed Parrot?
The blue-headed parrot, also known as the blue-headed pionus is a medium-sized parrot of about 27 cm (11 in) in length. The body is mostly green, with a blue head and neck, and red undertail coverts. It is a resident in tropical and subtropical South America and southern Central America, from Costa ...
Where can I report a Blue-headed Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-headed Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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