Saffron-headed Parrot

Pyrilia pyrilia

Near Threatened

The Saffron-headed Parrot is a compact parrot that uses woodland, savanna, or forest edge to feed on seeds, fruit, blossoms, and cultivated crops where available in northern South America. It usually nests in tree cavities or cliff holes and may make local movements as food trees fruit or flower. Fun fact: many parrots use strong hooked bills and zygodactyl feet together like a climbing-and-feeding toolkit.

Family

Psittacidae

Group

New World and African Parrots

Range

Saffron-headed Parrot Range — Resident range in northern South America

Population

≈ Unknown

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