Bald parrot

The bald parrot or orange-headed parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is endemic to the east-central Amazon of Brazil. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is considered near threatened by BirdLife International due to the widespread deforestation of the Amazon.

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Distribution

Region

Eastern Amazon Basin

Typical Environment

Occurs in tropical moist lowland forests of the east-central Brazilian Amazon, mainly in terra firme forests with tall, continuous canopy. It forages high in the canopy and along forest edges and sometimes utilizes secondary growth near primary forest. The species is closely tied to fruiting trees and may make local movements following food. It avoids heavily deforested or highly fragmented landscapes.

Altitude Range

Sea level to 600 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Characteristics

Size23–25 cm

Wing Span35–40 cm

Male Weight0.18 kg

Female Weight0.17 kg

Life Expectancy12 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 2/5

Useful to know

Also called the orange-headed parrot, it was described only in 2002 after being long confused with juvenile vulturine parrots. Its mostly bare, vividly orange head is unusual among parrots and may help with hygiene while feeding on sticky fruits and with heat dissipation in the humid lowland forest. It is highly dependent on intact Amazonian forest and is sensitive to fragmentation.

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Behaviour

Temperament

wary and secretive

Flight Pattern

fast, direct flight with rapid wingbeats

Social Behavior

Usually seen in pairs or small groups of 3–10, often moving quietly through the upper canopy. Pairs maintain close contact while foraging and may join mixed-species fruiting flocks. Nests are presumed to be in tree cavities like related Pyrilia species.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

Vocalizations are mostly sharp, nasal screeches and chatter given in flight or from high perches. Contact calls are brief and somewhat buzzy; overall not a highly musical species.

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