White-capped Parrot
Pionus seniloides (Massena & Souancé, 1854)
28–30 cmLength239 gWeight
The white-capped parrot (Pionus seniloides) or white-capped pionus is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The white-capped parrot (Pionus seniloides) or white-capped pionus is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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Questions
How big is the White-capped Parrot?
The White-capped Parrot is about 28–30 cm long and weighs around 239 g.
Where does the White-capped Parrot live?
Its breeding range: South America: western Venezuela to northwestern Peru.
Is the White-capped Parrot endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the White-capped Parrot as Least Concern.
What does the White-capped Parrot eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the White-capped Parrot in?
It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 28–30 cm
- Weight
- 239 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 189 mm
- Tail
- 79 mm
- Bill
- 30 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: western Venezuela to northwestern Peru
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 ParrotPionus fuscus
Red-billed ParrotPionus sordidus
Scaly-headed ParrotPionus maximiliani
Plum-crowned ParrotPionus tumultuosus
Blue-headed ParrotPionus menstruus
White-crowned ParrotPionus senilis
Bronze-winged ParrotPionus chalcopterus
Grey ParrotPsittacus erithacus
Timneh ParrotPsittacus timneh
Red-fronted ParrotPoicephalus gulielmi
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