Scaly-headed parrot

The scaly-headed parrot (Pionus maximiliani) is a species of bird in the family Psittacidae, the true parrots. It is also called scaly-headed pionus, Maximilian pionus, Maximilian parrot, Maximilian's pionus, or Maximilian's parrot.

Scaly-headed parrot

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittacidae
Genus: Pionus
Species:
P. maximiliani
Binomial name
Pionus maximiliani
(Kuhl, 1820)

It is found in eastern Brazil, central and eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina. It is found in a wide range of wooded habitats, from humid subtropical forest to arid Caatinga. It is fairly common throughout a large part of its range. It is typically seen in pairs or small flocks. The scaling to the head for which it is named is typically far less distinct than the bright red undertail coverts (a feature found in all members of the genus Pionus).

Its name 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, they are called cocotas or maritacas (from mbaé'taka, tupi for "noisy bird")

Seen by lecturer from malaga university, beading pair in a Malaga Park, Spain in December 2017. This article refers http://www.surinenglish.com/local/201712/15/malaga-park-parrot-invasion-20171215101030-v.html

References
  1. BirdLife International (2012). "Pionus maximiliani". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)



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