Scaly-headed Parrot (Pionus maximiliani)

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

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They have a large range in eastern Brazil, central and eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.  Many people see them in the Pantanal, especially in the Caiman Ecological Refuge area.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT SCALY-HEADED PARROTS

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World Parrot Trust

Birdlife

Neotropical Birds

VIDEOS

For some reason these birds always seem to be eating!