Maroon-fronted Parrot
A species of Thick-billed Parrots Scientific name : Rhynchopsitta terrisi Genus : Thick-billed Parrots
Maroon-fronted Parrot, A species of Thick-billed Parrots
Botanical name: Rhynchopsitta terrisi
Genus: Thick-billed Parrots
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Description
The maroon-fronted parrot is a large mostly green parrot which measures 40–45 cm (16–18 in) in length and weighs 390–470 g (14–17 oz). The adults have a dark maroon brow which extends over the rim of bare yellow skin that surrounds the eyes. They have a brighter red at the bend of the wing. The tail is long and pointed. The underside of the wings are blackish. The juvenile has a pale beak, whitish eye-rings, and lack the dark maroon stripe over each eye. 
Size
45 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Maroon-fronted Parrot primarily consumes seeds, nectar, flowers, and fruits. They exhibit specialized foraging behavior, often in search of pine seeds. Unique dietary preferences include a particular fondness for certain local flora.
Habitat
Maroon-fronted Parrot typically inhabit mature pine, mixed conifer, and pine-oak forests in temperate mountainous regions. These forests are known for their rugged terrain, which includes essential cliff faces for breeding colonies. The birds' preference for higher elevations with a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees provides the necessary resources and shelter for their survival.
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
They nest in limestone cliffs near moving water in large colonies. Breeding coincides with the fruition of pines, which is its main food source. They lay one to three eggs in July and the juveniles fledge around November. They migrate over short distances seasonally.
Distribution Area
Maroon-fronted parrots live in mature pine, mixed conifer, and pine-oak forests from 2000 to 3500 meters. This bird is endemic to the Sierra Madre Oriental in Nuevo León, Coahuila and Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Species Status
This bird is considered endangered due to overgrazing and habitat destruction. The ITESM Campus Monterrey carry out environmental education programs and science research in Cumbres de Monterrey National Park and Sierra de Arteaga for the conservation of maroon-fronted parrots.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Thick-billed Parrots Species
Maroon-fronted Parrot 
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