Saffron-headed Parrot (Pyrilia pyrilia)
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Saffron-headed Parrot

Pyrilia pyrilia (Bonaparte, 1853)

22–24 cmLength149 gWeight

The saffron-headed parrot (Pyrilia pyrilia) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.

Busiest months: March and October–November · Most records: Colombia, Panama

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March and October–November · Most records: Colombia, Panama

Saffron-headed Parrot has been recorded at 11 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Pauxi pauxi ProAves ReserveColombia733 records
  2. RN San Cipriano-EscalereteColombia536 records
  3. El Paujil Proaves ReserveColombia398 records
More places
  1. RN Cañon del Río ClaroColombia203 records
  2. Titi Cabeciblanco ProAves ReserveColombia127 records
  3. Reinita Cielo Azul ProAves ReserveColombia93 records
  4. RNA PaujilColombia66 records
  5. Via Antigua a BuenaventuraColombia3 records
  6. RN BellavistaColombia2 records
  7. Arrierito Antioqueño ProAves ReserveColombia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

ColombiaPanama

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 saffron-headed parrot (Pyrilia pyrilia) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Saffron-headed Parrot?

The Saffron-headed Parrot is about 22–24 cm long and weighs around 149 g.

Where does the Saffron-headed Parrot live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: eastern Panama to northwestern Venezuela. It is most often recorded in Colombia and Panama.

When is the best time to see the Saffron-headed Parrot?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March, October and November (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Saffron-headed Parrot endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Saffron-headed Parrot as Near Threatened.

What does the Saffron-headed Parrot eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Saffron-headed Parrot in?

It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Length
22–24 cm
Weight
149 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
143 mm
Tail
70 mm
Bill
24 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America, South America: eastern Panama to northwestern Venezuela

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

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Saffron-headed Parrot

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