Birds of Costa Rica

    PSITTACIFORMES: Psittacidae (African & New World Parrots)  
Genus: Pionus (2 species, 8 worldwide)


Blue-headed Parrot
Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus rubrigularis)
Tatama National Park, Pueblo Rico, Risaralda, Colombia  
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.

A medium sized parrot that is widespread in dry and humid habitat, and often common.

White-crowned Parrot
White-crowned Parrot (Pionus senilis)
Zoo Ave, Costa Rica  
   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.



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