Blue-headed Parrot
A species of Pionus Parrots Scientific name : Pionus menstruus Genus : Pionus Parrots
Blue-headed Parrot, A species of Pionus Parrots
Botanical name: Pionus menstruus
Genus: Pionus Parrots
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Description
The blue-headed parrot is about 28 cm (11 in) long and weighs 245 g. It is mainly green with a blue head, neck and upper breast, red undertail coverts, and some yellowish on the wing coverts. The upper mandible is black with reddish areas on both sides. They have dark ear patches. In addition to the well-known nominate subspecies found throughout most of the species' South American range, there are two more localized subspecies: rubrigularis from southern Central America and the Chocó has an overall paler plumage and typically a relatively distinct pinkish patch on the throat, and reichenowi from the Atlantic Forest in east Brazil has a paler bill and most of the underparts blue. In all subspecies the male and the female are alike, and juvenile birds have less blue on the head, as well as red or pinkish feathers around the ceres. They moult into their adult plumage at about 8 months of age, but it can take up to two years for the full blue hood to emerge. 
Size
28 cm
Colors
Green
Yellow
Red
Blue
Life Expectancy
21 years
Feeding Habits
Blue-headed Parrot primarily feeds on fruit and seeds, occasionally including grain. It exhibits foraging behaviors in the wild, with unique adaptations for its diet.
Habitat
The blue-headed Parrot primarily inhabits forested regions, with a particular affinity for humid or semi-humid environments, but can occasionally be found in drier areas, specifically along rivers. Its range typically encompasses deciduous woodland, including cerrado landscapes, as well as humid, wet, and seasonally flooded forests. It is accustomed to mature secondary growth, gallery forests, and plantations. Preferring semi-open spaces, the blue-headed Parrot can be observed amidst clearings and scattered tree groves, notably around Mauritia palm stands. This species extends to elevations locally up to 1600 meters, favoring upland forests in certain regions.
Dite type
Frugivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Pionus Parrots Species
Blue-headed Parrot 
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