Scaly-headed Parrot

Pionus maximiliani

Least Concern

The Scaly-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 Pantanal, Chaco, and adjacent dry forests. 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

Scaly-headed Parrot Range — Resident range in Pantanal, Chaco, and adjacent dry forests

Population

≈ Unknown

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