Pionus senilis
The White-crowned Parrot (*Pionus senilis*) is a captivating medium-sized parrot, typically measuring around 24 cm (9.5 inches) in length and weighing 190-220 grams, making it a robust yet agile inhabitant of Central American forests. Its predominantly emerald green plumage is strikingly offset by a brilliant white crown and chin, earning it its common and scientific names (*senilis* meaning 'aged' or 'old man'). Distinctive field marks include the vivid blue coloration on its cheeks and fore...
Found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests, cloud forests, and forest edges, often preferring humid regions from sea level up to 1600 meters.
Primarily frugivorous and granivorous, feeding on a diverse array of fruits, berries, seeds, nuts, and occasionally flowers and leaf buds. Forages arboreally in the canopy.
White-crowned Parrots are diurnal, often observed in pairs or small family groups, occasionally forming larger flocks of up to 50 individuals outside the breeding season, especially during peak fruiting. They typically roost communally in large canopy trees, often returning to the same sites. For...
The White-crowned Parrot is a resident species distributed across Central America, with its range extending from southern Mexico, through the Yucatán Peninsula, and south to western Panama. In Mexico, it can be found in the states of Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Tabasco, and Quintana Roo. Its distr...
Least Concern
- The White-crowned Parrot is one of the quieter and more docile parrot species, earning it the nickname "gentle giant" among Pionus enthusiasts. - Its scientific name, *Pionus senilis*, literally means "aged" or "old man" parrot, referring to its distinctive white crown that resembles gray hair....