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Pione noire

Pionus chalcopterus

Least Concern

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A stocky, distinctive Pionus parrot with dark sooty-brown and blue-purple plumage with bronze iridescence on the wing coverts, bronze-winged parrots inhabit humid Andean forests of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela at elevations up to 2,500 meters. They are one of the least colorful but most charismatic Pionus species, known for their quiet, affectionate temperament in captivity. They feed on fruit, berries, and seeds in pairs and small groups in montane forest.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Pionus

Species

Pionus chalcopterus (Pione noire)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ドウバネインコ

Chinese 青銅翅鸚哥

Spanish cotorra cheja

French Pione noire

German Glanzflügelpapagei

Portuguese curica-asa-de-bronze

Russian Бронзовокрылый попугай

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pione noire?

The scientific name of Pione noire is Pionus chalcopterus. It belongs to the genus Pionus.

What is the conservation status of Pione noire?

Pione noire (Pionus chalcopterus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pione noire live?

Pione noire is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Pione noire belong to?

Pione noire (Pionus chalcopterus) belongs to the genus Pionus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Pione noire endangered?

No, Pione noire (Pionus chalcopterus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pione noire belong to?

Pione noire (Pionus chalcopterus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Pione noire?

The closest relatives of Pione noire in the genus Pionus include Pione à bec rouge, Pione à couronne blanche, Pione à tête bleue, Pione de Maximilien, Pione pailletée.