Scaly-headed Parrot
A species of Pionus Parrots Scientific name : Pionus maximiliani Genus : Pionus Parrots
Scaly-headed Parrot, A species of Pionus Parrots
Botanical name: Pionus maximiliani
Genus: Pionus Parrots
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Description
The scaly-headed parrot (Pionus maximiliani) is a species of bird in the family Psittacidae, 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 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 (a feature found in all members of the genus Pionus). Its name is a reference to Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied, a nobleman and naturalist who explored the hinterlands of southeastern Brazil in the early 19th century. In Brazil, they are called cocotas or maritacas (from mbaé'taka, tupi for "noisy bird") Seen by lecturer from malaga university, beading pair in a Malaga Park, Spain in December 2017. This article refers http://www.surinenglish.com/local/201712/15/malaga-park-parrot-invasion-20171215101030-v.html 
Size
29 cm
Feeding Habits
Scaly-headed Parrot primarily feeds on seeds (70%), particularly favoring legumes and nuts, alongside flowers (20%), corn (8%), and fruit pulp (2%). It forages in diverse plant families including Erythrina, Inga, and Copaifera. Figs and Araucaria nuts are also part of its varied diet when available.
Habitat
The scaly-headed Parrot primarily resides in evergreen and semideciduous forests, as well as open scrub woodlands. This species has a preference for deciduous and gallery forests in the northern and western portions of its range, including caatinga and Chaco biomes, and more humid environments in the southeast like Araucaria forests. They are also accustomed to disturbed areas with scattered tree groves.
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
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Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Pionus Parrots Species
Scaly-headed Parrot 
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