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Pileated Parrot  (Pionopsitta pileata)

Also Known As: Red-capped Parrot
 
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Pileated Parrot stretching

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Did You Know?
If alarmed the Pileated Parrot will "freeze" momentarily before flying off.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Not recorded

Range: SE Brazil, E Paraguay and NE Argentina.

Habitat:
Found up to 1500m (4920 ft) in forest, including moist tropical forest and Araucaria stands, mainly in lowlands in the south of its range but also in coastal mountains in Brazil.

Threat Summary:
Is declining due to widespread loss of forest to urban growth, agriculture and mining.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on fruits, bark, and ripening cultivated fruit.

CITES Rating:
Appendix I

Ecology:
Seen in flocks of 10 or so, not usually more than this. Nests in tree cavity. Are inconspicuous while feeding and resting though sentinels may keep watch from exposed perches.

Clutch and Egg Size:
3-4 rounded eggs, 26.0 x 22.5mm (1 x 0.8 in).

Breeding Season:
Probably November-January.

More Info Sites:
Infonatura search for 'Red-capped Parrot'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pileated_Parrot