Scaly-headed Parrot
Pionus maximiliani
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusPionus (Pionus Parrots)
- SpeciesPionus maximiliani (Scaly-headed Parrot)
About the Scaly-headed Parrot
The scaly-headed parrot (Pionus maximiliani) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is also called scaly-headed pionus, Maximilian pionus, Maximilian parrot, Maximilian's pionus, or Maximilian's parrot. It is found in Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, and Paraguay.
The scaly-headed parrot has these four subspecies: P. m. maximiliani (Kuhl, 1820) P. m. siy Souancé, 1856 P. m. lacerus Heine, 1884 P. m. melanoblepharus Miranda-Ribeiro, 1920 The scaly-headed parrot and the red-billed parrot (P. sordidus) are sister species. The species' specific epithet is a reference to Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied, a nobleman and naturalist who explored the hinterlands of southeastern Brazil in the early 19th century.
In Brazil, the scaly-headed parrot is called cocotas or maritacas (from mbaé'taka, tupi for "noisy bird"). The scaly-headed parrot is 25 to 29 cm (9.8 to 11 in) long and weighs 233 to 293 g (8.2 to 10 oz). Adults of the nominate subspecies P. m. maximiliani have a blackish brown forehead and mid-crown. Their rest of their head, their nape, and their upper back are dark greenish... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Scaly-headed Parrot in Serra da Canastra National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 5 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 6 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 7 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 8 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 9 | Chapada dos Guimarães National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 10 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 11 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 12 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Scaly-headed Parrot in Serra da Canastra National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Scaly-headed Parrot sighting in Serra da Canastra National Park, based on 77 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Scaly-headed Parrot in Serra da Canastra National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Scaly-headed Parrot in Serra da Canastra National Park in our monthly data.