About the Scaly-headed Parrot
The scaly-headed parrot 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Pionus maximiliani |
| Species Codes | schpar1, SHPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scaly-headed Parrot belong to?
The Scaly-headed Parrot (Pionus maximiliani) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Scaly-headed Parrot?
The scaly-headed parrot 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 Para...
Where can I report a Scaly-headed Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Scaly-headed Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code schpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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