White-bellied Parrot
Pionites leucogaster
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusPionites (Caiques)
- SpeciesPionites leucogaster (White-bellied Parrot)
About the White-bellied Parrot
The white-bellied parrot (Pionites leucogaster), or white-bellied caique in aviculture, is a species of bird in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
The South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society, the International Ornithological Committee, and the Clements taxonomy assign these three subspecies to the white-bellied parrot: P. l. xanthomerius (P.L. Sclater, 1858) (Black-legged parrot)
P. l. xanthurus Todd, 1925 (Yellow-tailed parrot) P. l. leucogaster (Kuhl, 1820) (Green-thighed parrot) BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) treats all three as separate species, the "black-legged", "yellow-tailed", and "green-thighed" parrots respectively. The three have also been called the "western", "central", and "eastern" white-bellied parrots. Note that the range map is that of the nominate subspecies P. l. leucogaster.
The white-bellied parrot is 23 to 25 cm (9.1 to 9.8 in) long and weighs about 155 g (5.5 oz). It is a chunky, short-tailed parrot. The sexes are the same. Adults of the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-bellied Parrot in Tambopata National Reserve
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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 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 3 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-bellied Parrot in Tambopata National Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a White-bellied Parrot sighting in Tambopata National Reserve, based on 787 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-bellied Parrot in Tambopata National Reserve?
December has the highest sighting rate for White-bellied Parrot in Tambopata National Reserve in our monthly data.