Pyrilia haematotis
The Brown-hooded Parrot (*Pyrilia haematotis*), a vibrant member of the Psittacidae family, is a captivating Neotropical species renowned for its distinctive plumage. Measuring approximately 21-23 cm (8.3-9.1 inches) in length, its body is predominantly emerald green, beautifully contrasted by a dark sooty-brown head and upper breast, giving it its common name. Key identification features include striking red patches on the ear-coverts (auriculars) and the carpal joint (bend of the wing), oft...
Inhabits humid to semi-humid evergreen forests, secondary growth, and forest edges, typically in lowlands and foothills up to 1000-1600 meters.
Primarily frugivorous, consuming a diverse diet of fruits, berries, seeds, nuts, and flowers found in the forest canopy, occasionally supplemented with insects.
Brown-hooded Parrots are diurnal and highly social, often observed in pairs or small, agile flocks of 3-10 individuals, occasionally gathering in larger numbers at abundant food sources or communal roosts. They forage primarily in the forest canopy, frequently hanging upside down to access fruits...
The Brown-hooded Parrot is a resident species found across a broad geographic range spanning Central America and into northwestern South America. Its distribution begins in southeastern Mexico, encompassing southern Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Chiapas, extending southward through Belize, Guatemala, Hon...
Least Concern
- The Brown-hooded Parrot was formerly classified under the genus *Pionopsitta* before being moved to *Pyrilia* alongside other similar small parrots. - Despite its relatively small size for a parrot (around 21-23 cm), it is known for its robust and fast flight. - Its distinctive 'hood' and brigh...