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Caica Parrot
Pyrilia caica (Latham, 1790)
23–25 cmLength132 gWeight
The caica parrot (Pyrilia caica) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
Busiest months: January and November · Most records: Guyana, Suriname, Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Caica Parrot has been recorded at 31 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Atta Lodge / Iwokrama Canopy WalkwayGuyana251 records
- Manaus – MUSA/Jardim Botânico A. DuckeBrazil168 records
- Fredberg – Zintete LodgeSuriname137 records
More places
- Iwokrama River LodgeGuyana125 records
- Surama EcoLodgeGuyana79 records
- Rupununi Road – between Surama Junction & Harpy TrailGuyana36 records
- Surama EcoLodge – Harpy Eagle TrailGuyana27 records
- RF de Imataca – Campamento Río GrandeVenezuela27 records
- FredbergSuriname23 records
- Surama EcoLodge – Borro Borro TrailGuyana22 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The caica parrot (Pyrilia caica) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
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Questions
How big is the Caica Parrot?
The Caica Parrot is about 23–25 cm long and weighs around 132 g.
Where does the Caica Parrot live?
Its breeding range: South America: eastern Venezuela, the Guianas and northeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Guyana, Suriname and Brazil.
When is the best time to see the Caica Parrot?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and November (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Caica Parrot endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Caica Parrot as Least Concern.
What does the Caica Parrot eat?
Main food: Seeds.
What family is the Caica Parrot in?
It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 23–25 cm
- Weight
- 132 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Seeds
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 146 mm
- Tail
- 65 mm
- Bill
- 26 mm
- Tarsus
- 15 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: eastern Venezuela, the Guianas and northeastern Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
- Genus
- Pyrilia
Other birds in the genus Pyrilia
Brown-hooded ParrotPyrilia haematotis
Saffron-headed ParrotPyrilia pyrilia
Rose-faced ParrotPyrilia pulchra
Orange-cheeked ParrotPyrilia barrabandi
Bald ParrotPyrilia aurantiocephala
Vulturine ParrotPyrilia vulturina
Grey ParrotPsittacus erithacus
Timneh ParrotPsittacus timneh
Red-fronted ParrotPoicephalus gulielmi
Yellow-fronted ParrotPoicephalus flavifrons
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