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Plum-crowned Parrot  (Pionus tumultuosus)

Also Known As: Plum-crowned Pionus, Tschudi's Parrot, Speckle-faced Parrot, Restless Parrot
 
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Plum-crowned Parrot (Pionus tumultosis) in captivity

Credit: © Anthony Snell
 
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Did You Know?
The Plum-crowned Parrot is also called the Restless Parrot, due to its flighty, nervous behaviour.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Not recorded

Range: Mountains of C and S Peru, south from Carpish region, Huanuco, to N Bolivia, in La Paz, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz.

Habitat:
Found from 1400 to 3300m (4592-10,824 ft) in humid forest in the subtropical zone and tall cloud forest with bamboo thickets; in temperate zone in elfin woodland, wooded ravines and open areas with trees.

Threat Summary:
Possible decline in some areas due to deforestation.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on fruits, seeds and may take crops.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Gregarious and noisy. Seen in singles, pairs or small flocks. Are sometimes approachable in the wild.

Clutch and Egg Size:
4 eggs

Breeding Season:
Begins November

More Info Sites:
Infonatura - search for Speckle-faced Parrot

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speckle-faced_Parrot