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Bronze-winged Parrot

Pionus chalcopterus

Least Concern

About

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 (Bayan)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Pionus

Species

Pionus chalcopterus (Bronze-winged Parrot)

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 Bronze-winged Parrot?

The scientific name of Bronze-winged Parrot is Pionus chalcopterus. It belongs to the genus Pionus.

What is the conservation status of Bronze-winged Parrot?

Bronze-winged Parrot (Pionus chalcopterus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bronze-winged Parrot live?

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

What family does Bronze-winged Parrot belong to?

Bronze-winged Parrot (Pionus chalcopterus) belongs to the genus Pionus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Bronze-winged Parrot endangered?

No, Bronze-winged Parrot (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 Bronze-winged Parrot belong to?

Bronze-winged Parrot (Pionus chalcopterus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Bronze-winged Parrot?

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