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Caica Parrot (Pionopsitta caica)
Also Known As: Hooded Parrot
Wild Caica Parrot foraging in tree
Credit: © Ron Hoff
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Did You Know?
The head of the juvenile Caica Parrot lacks the stunning black mask of the adult.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:Not recorded
Range: E Amazonia in Guianas, N Brazil, and E Venezuela.
Habitat:
Found up to 1100m (3608 ft) in lowland terra firme rainforest, sometimes at forest edge.
Threat Summary:
Deforestation is a potential threat.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Feeds on seeds and fruits.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Social. Mainly seen in small groups outside of breeding season. Birds forage in tree tops. Mainly keeps to upper canopy but may be seen on single bare branches projecting up and above canopy.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available
Breeding Season:
Not available
More Info Sites:
http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=177761
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