The blue-headed parrot, also known as the blue-headed pionus (Pionus menstruus) images shown here taken in Altos del Maria, Panama. They eat fruit and seeds, and sometimes grain.
The blue-headed parrot, also known as the blue-headed pionus (Pionus menstruus) is a medium-sized parrot of about 27 cm in length. The body is mostly green, with a blue head and neck, and red undertail coverts. It is a resident in tropical and subtropical South America and southern Central America, from Costa Rica, Venezuela and the Caribbean island of Trinidad south to Bolivia and Brazil.
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Blue-headed parrot
The blue-headed parrot, also known as the blue-headed pionus, is a medium-sized species of parrot native to Central and South America. They are named for the striking blue feathers on their head, which contrast with their green body and wings.
Blue-headed parrot
In the wild, blue-headed parrots are found in forested areas and feed on a variety of fruits, seeds, and nuts. They are considered a threatened species due to habitat loss and capture for the pet trade, so it’s important to support conservation efforts to help protect these beautiful birds.