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Saffron-headed Parrot (Pionopsitta pyrilia)
Also Known As: Bonaparte's Parrot
Wild Saffron-headed Parrot
Credit: © Nick Athanas
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Did You Know?
The Pionopsitta group differs from other parrots by its less-projecting bill, narrower, pointy wings (like a falcon), and longer and narrower tail feathers.
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Not AvailableStatus in the Wild
World Population:<10,000
Range: E Panama and NW Colombia to W Venezuela, in Sierra de Perija, Zulia; possibly isolated in NW Ecuador.
Habitat:
Found in humid or wet lowland to lower montane forest, including forest margins and tall secondary growth areas. From 150-1700m (492-5576 ft).
Threat Summary:
Habitat loss for the last four centuries, but most markedly in the 20th century. In Colombia some are captured for the bird trade. May also be affected by stream pollution due to mining and cocaine production.
IUCN Rating:
Near-threatened
Wild Diet:
Not known, but presumably like that of other Pionopsitta sp.: seeds, fruit and possibly wasp larvae.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Probably resident with little or no regional movement. Found in small groups flying through treetops or lower calling loudly. Not easily seen while feeding quietly or resting in canopy.
Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available
Breeding Season:
Breeding condition birds recorded from March-June.
Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.fatparrots.org/pages/ebo.html
More Info Sites:
http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=1645&m=0
http://www.cites.org/eng/resources/species.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffron-headed_Parrot
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