Maximilian parrot

Pionus maximiliani

The scaly-headed parrot is a species of bird in the Psittacidae family, the true parrots. It is also called scaly-headed pionus, Maximilian pionus, Maximilian parrot, Maximilian's pionus, or Maximilian's parrot.
Maximillion parrot I think the name Maximillion sounds much nicer than 'scaly-headed'!
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Naming

In Brazil, they are called "cocotas" or "maritacas"
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Distribution

It is found in eastern Brazil, central and eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina. It is found in a wide range of wooded habitats, from humid subtropical forest to arid Caatinga. It is fairly common throughout a large part of its range. It is typically seen in pairs or small flocks. The scaling to the head for which it is named is typically far less distinct than the bright red undertail coverts.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderPsittaciformes
FamilyPsittacidae
GenusPionus
SpeciesP. maximiliani
Photographed in
Brazil
South Africa