Scaly-headed Parrot (Pionus maximiliani)
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Scaly-headed Parrot

Pionus maximiliani (Kuhl, 1820)

25–29 cmLength293 gWeight

The scaly-headed parrot (Pionus maximiliani) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Scaly-headed Parrot has been recorded at 191 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Floresta Estadual Edmundo Navarro de AndradeBrazil1,605 records
  2. PE IntervalesBrazil1,174 records
  3. Rio Claro – Campus da UNESPBrazil1,121 records
More places
  1. PN Iguazú – Área CataratasArgentina874 records
  2. Peruíbe – GuaraúBrazil800 records
  3. PP Urugua-í – Seccional UruzúArgentina778 records
  4. Guaraú – Pousada Birdwatching Samambaia AzulBrazil759 records
  5. PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil705 records
  6. Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil649 records
  7. PN de Itatiaia – Hotel do YpêBrazil535 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilArgentinaParaguayBoliviaPortugal

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 scaly-headed parrot (Pionus maximiliani) 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.

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Questions

How big is the Scaly-headed Parrot?

The Scaly-headed Parrot is about 25–29 cm long and weighs around 293 g.

Where does the Scaly-headed Parrot live?

Its breeding range: South America: south-central, southeastern, eastern. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.

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

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Scaly-headed Parrot endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Scaly-headed Parrot as Least Concern.

What does the Scaly-headed Parrot eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Scaly-headed Parrot in?

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

At a glance

Length
25–29 cm
Weight
293 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
184 mm
Tail
87 mm
Bill
33 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

South America: south-central, southeastern, eastern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
Genus
Pionus

Other birds in the genus Pionus

Dusky ParrotDusky ParrotPionus fuscusRed-billed ParrotRed-billed ParrotPionus sordidusPlum-crowned ParrotPlum-crowned ParrotPionus tumultuosusWhite-capped ParrotWhite-capped ParrotPionus seniloidesBlue-headed ParrotBlue-headed ParrotPionus menstruusWhite-crowned ParrotWhite-crowned ParrotPionus senilisBronze-winged ParrotBronze-winged ParrotPionus chalcopterusGrey ParrotGrey ParrotPsittacus erithacusTimneh ParrotTimneh ParrotPsittacus timnehRed-fronted ParrotRed-fronted ParrotPoicephalus gulielmi
Scaly-headed Parrot

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