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Birdsong field guide

Blue-headed Parrot

Pionus menstruus

A stocky, medium-sized neotropical parrot recognized by its brilliant cobalt-blue head and neck contrasting with a vibrant green body.

What it sounds like

High-pitched, scratchy, and rhythmic 'kwee-keek' or 'skree-ah' notes typically delivered in rapid succession during flight.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. JAYRSON ARAUJO DE OLIVEIRA · BrazilCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

The species name 'menstruus' refers to the distinctive red feathers on the undertail coverts, a hallmark of the Pionus genus.
They are frequently observed at 'clay licks' (colpas) where they ingest mineral-rich soil to neutralize toxins found in their diet of seeds and fruits.
Juveniles are primarily green and lack the intense blue hood of adults, possessing only a small blue patch around the eyes and forehead.
While highly vocal and conspicuous during flight, these parrots often become remarkably silent and cryptic once they settle into the forest canopy.
The Blue-headed Parrot is known for a unique musky body odor that is characteristic of most birds within its genus.

Habitat

Tropical lowland forests, secondary growth, and edges of humid woodlands.

Range

Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica and Trinidad south to Bolivia and central Brazil.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Bronze-winged ParrotPionus chalcopterus Dusky ParrotPionus fuscus Red-billed ParrotPionus sordidus Scaly-headed ParrotPionus maximiliani Speckle-faced ParrotPionus tumultuosus White-crowned ParrotPionus senilis

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