#psittacidae

[herpsandbirds]

Yellow-eared Parrot (Ognorhynchus icterotis), family Psittacidae, order Psittaciformes, endemic to the Andes of Colombia

photograph by Luis Fdo Agudelo

[jadafitch]

Yellow-headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix) Latin American bird number three for this year's spring issue of Audubon Magazine.

[life-on-our-planet]

Playtime for young kea birds! There’s a benefit to this apparently carefree behavior. It helps establish long-lasting relationships between the youngsters and even diffuses tension. David Attenborough | BBC Earth

[jojos-birdwatching-adventure]

Jodio Joestar / Blue Lorikeet

[snototter]

A pair of Senegal parrots (Poicephalus senegalus) in Dindefelo, Senegal

by Paul Ellis

[have-you-seen-this-animal]

Can you do Scarlet Macaw please?

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The scarlet macaw is the national bird of Honduras.

[podartists]

Archilochus colubris | Cardinalis cardinalis | Conuropsis carolinensis | Thryothorus ludovicianus

Plate XXVI | Die Nordamerikanische Vogelwelt (1891)

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Thoughts on the Thick-Billed Parrot

The thick-billed parrot, or snow parrot (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha) is a species of parrot found only in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range in Mexico. They reside at high elevations in both evergreen and mixed forests, particularly those dominated by conifers, pine, or fir trees.

Thick billed parrots are social, usually found in small flocks of 12-20 individuals, although they may congregate in groups of up to 1,000. Within each flock, mated pairs stay together for life, and the flock is constructed in a loose hierarchy. They nest in tree cavities, particularly those excavated and abandoned by woodpeckers, and feed primarily on seeds, nuts, fruits, and berries; adults may travel up to 40 km (24 miles) per day to find food.

R. pachyrhyncha mates from July to September. After mating, the female lays about 3 eggs, and remains in the nest with them while the male brings her food. Incubation takes about a month, after which time both parents taken on the responsibility of caring for the young. Chicks take another 2-3 months to fully fledge, at which time they become independent. Young reach full maturity at 7-12 months old, and individuals may live for up to 30 years.

Among parots, R. pachyrhyncha is of average size; adults are 38 cm (15 in) long on average, and weigh between 315–370 g (11.1–13.1 oz). Both sexes are bright green, with a thick black bill and red patches over the eyes, on the shoulder, and above the feet.

Conservation status: The thick-billed parrot is classified as Endangered by the IUCN. Historically the species was found in the pine forests of the Colorado desert of the southern United States, but it has not been seen there since the 1930s; its principle threats are habitat loss due to logging and climate change, and capture for the pet trade.

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