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| + | The '''Bald parrot''' or '''Orange-headed parrot''' ('''Pyrilia aurantiocephala'''), is a new species of [[Psittaciformes|parrot]] in the family [[Psittacidae]]. It was formerly placed in the genus [[Pileated Parrot|Pionopsitta]], which is now [[Monotypic Taxon|monotypic]]. It is endemic to the east-central [[wikipedia:Amazon rainforest|Amazon]] of [[wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]]. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland [[wikipedia:Forest|forests]]. It is considered [[Near Threatened|near threatened]] by [[BirdLife International]] (and consequently [[IUCN Red List|IUCN]]) due to the widespread deforestation of the Amazon. |
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| + | The bald parrot is a medium-small, overall green parrot with a bald, brownish-orange head. As several other members of the genus [[Pyrilia]], it has red underwing [[Covert Feather|coverts]] that barely are visible when perched, but highly conspicuous in flight. [[Rusty-faced Parrot]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:13, 6 July 2015
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| Information | |
| Common Name | Orange-headed Parrot |
| Range | east-central Amazon of Brazil. |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae |
| Genus | Pyrilia |
| Species | Pyrilia aurantiocephala |
| Conservation Status | |
 Near Threatened | |
The Bald parrot or Orange-headed parrot (Pyrilia aurantiocephala), is a new species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It was formerly placed in the genus Pionopsitta, which is now monotypic. It is endemic to the east-central Amazon of Brazil. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is considered near threatened by BirdLife International (and consequently IUCN) due to the widespread deforestation of the Amazon.
This parrot was initially believed to be a juvenile of the Vulturine parrot (Pyrilia vulturina) due to the orange coloration of its bald head as opposed to the black of the Vulturine. However, when it was discovered that the individuals were sexually mature, they were described as a new species. In reality, juveniles of both species have feathered, greenish heads quite unlike those of the adults.
The bald parrot is a medium-small, overall green parrot with a bald, brownish-orange head. As several other members of the genus Pyrilia, it has red underwing coverts that barely are visible when perched, but highly conspicuous in flight. Rusty-faced Parrot