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Blue-headed Parrot

Pionus menstruus

Least Concern

About

One of the most colorful Pionus parrots, blue-headed parrots display a vivid cobalt blue head and neck contrasting with green body plumage and red undertail feathers. Found in humid lowland and foothill forests from southern Mexico through Central America and across northern and western South America. They inhabit forest, forest edge, and mangroves, traveling in noisy flocks to fruiting trees. Popular aviary birds for their quiet, gentle demeanor relative to many other parrots.

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 (Bayan)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Pionus

Species

Pionus menstruus (Blue-headed Parrot)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アケボノインコ

Chinese 蓝头鹦哥

Spanish guere-guere

French Pione à tête bleue

German Schwarzohrpapagei

Portuguese maitaca-de-cabeça-azul

Russian Синеголовый красногузый попугай

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-headed Parrot?

The scientific name of Blue-headed Parrot is Pionus menstruus. It belongs to the genus Pionus.

What is the conservation status of Blue-headed Parrot?

Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue-headed Parrot live?

Blue-headed Parrot is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Blue-headed Parrot belong to?

Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus) belongs to the genus Pionus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Blue-headed Parrot endangered?

No, Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blue-headed Parrot belong to?

Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Blue-headed Parrot?

The closest relatives of Blue-headed Parrot in the genus Pionus include Bronze-winged Parrot, Plum-crowned Parrot, Red-billed Parrot, Scaly-headed Parrot, White-crowned Parrot.