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Birdsong field guide

Bronze-winged Parrot

Pionus chalcopterus

A medium-sized South American parrot characterized by its unusual dark violet-blue plumage and contrasting bronze-brown wing coverts. It is a distinctive member of the Pionus genus, recognized by its chunky build and short, square tail.

What it sounds like

A series of loud, harsh, and nasal screeching notes, often rendered as 'kyree-kyree' or 'kee-keek'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Scott Olmstead · EcuadorCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Despite their dark appearance, their underwing coverts are a brilliant, hidden ultramarine blue visible only in flight.
They possess a unique white patch of feathers on the chin, which distinguishes them from many other Pionus species.
Unlike most parrots that rely on bright green camouflage, this species utilizes deep indigo and bronze tones to blend into the shadows of the canopy.
They are known to perform altitudinal migrations, moving to different elevations in the Andes based on fruit and seed availability.
When stressed or excited, they may emit a characteristic 'huffing' or wheezing sound, a behavioral trait common to the Pionus lineage.

Habitat

Humid montane forests, cloud forests, and partially cleared woodland or forest edges.

Range

The Andes mountains of northwestern South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Blue-headed ParrotPionus menstruus Dusky ParrotPionus fuscus Red-billed ParrotPionus sordidus Scaly-headed ParrotPionus maximiliani Speckle-faced ParrotPionus tumultuosus White-crowned ParrotPionus senilis

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