Dusky Parrot
Pionus fuscus
The Dusky Parrot (Pionus fuscus) is a rare african and new world parrot found in 6 countries, weighing about 206 g. The dusky parrot or dusky pionus is a medium-sized mainly dark brownish-gray parrot of the genus Pionus in the true parrot family.
About the Dusky Parrot
The dusky parrot or dusky pionus is a medium-sized mainly dark brownish-gray parrot of the genus Pionus in the true parrot family.
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How to identify it
The dusky parrot is approximately 24 cm (9.4 in) long. It has a medium-wide gray eye-ring (often fades to white in captivity), a splay of cream-white feathers on its upper neck, a pinkish-red tinge to the belly, and red undertail coverts. The remiges and tail are blue, with the latter red at the base. Overall, the dusky parrot is a dark brownish-gray (tending towards black in poor light) bird.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Dusky Parrot?
- The dusky parrot is approximately 24 cm (9.4 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Dusky Parrot?
- The Dusky Parrot is a medium sized bird weighing about 206 g.
- Where can you see a Dusky Parrot?
- The Dusky Parrot occurs in 6 countries, including Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and Venezuela.
- What birds look similar to a Dusky Parrot?
- The Dusky Parrot is most easily confused with the Speckle-faced Parrot, the Red-billed Parrot and the Bronze-winged Parrot.
- Is the Dusky Parrot endangered?
- The Dusky Parrot is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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