Pionopsitta pileata
The striking Pileated Parrot (Pionopsitta pileata) is a medium-sized Neotropical parrot, measuring approximately 22 cm (8.7 inches) in length and weighing around 100-110 grams. Its plumage is predominantly emerald green, accented by dark primary coverts and distinctive bright yellow undertail coverts. A key field mark for identification is the remarkable sexual dimorphism in its crown coloration: males boast a vibrant red forehead and crown, while females display an equally striking blue. Juv...
This species primarily inhabits subtropical and tropical moist broadleaf forests, including montane and gallery forests, typically found at elevations up to 1,500 meters (4,900 feet).
Their diet consists mainly of various fruits, seeds, flowers, and nectar, which they forage for by gleaning directly from the canopy of forest trees.
Pileated Parrots are diurnal, often observed in pairs or small, cohesive family groups of up to 10-15 individuals, though their green plumage and relatively quiet demeanor can make them inconspicuous within the dense canopy. Foraging occurs high in the trees, where they methodically glean fruits,...
The Pileated Parrot is a resident species found exclusively within the subtropical and tropical forests of southeastern South America. Its primary breeding range extends across a significant portion of southeastern Brazil, from the southern reaches of Bahia state south through Minas Gerais, Espír...
Near Threatened
- The Pileated Parrot exhibits distinct sexual dimorphism in its crown color: males have a bright red crown, while females have a vibrant blue one, a striking feature among parrots. - Despite being a parrot, it is often considered relatively inconspicuous and quiet compared to many of its louder ...