Maroon-fronted Parrot

Rhynchopsitta terrisi

Endangered · IUCN Red List

ENEndangeredEndemicSeedsForestCavity nestLarge · 442 g

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The maroon-fronted parrot is a large mostly green parrot which measures 40–45 cm (16–18 in) in length and weighs 390–470 g (14–17 oz). The adults have a dark maroon brow which extends over the rim of bare yellow skin that surrounds the eyes. They have a brighter red at the bend of the wing. The tail is long and pointed. The underside of the wings are blackish. The juvenile has a pale beak, whitish eye-rings, and lack the dark maroon stripe over each eye.

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When to see the Maroon-fronted Parrot

One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 5 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is October, the month with the most records.

Where to see the Maroon-fronted Parrot

Regular range

The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.

About the Maroon-fronted Parrot

The maroon-fronted parrot is a large, macaw-like parrot. It is dark green with a dark red shoulder and a maroon forehead and eye-stripe. Its underside of the wings and tail appear to be black when it is in flight. It makes a high, rolling cr-a ak sound. Groups sound similar to the acorn woodpecker if they are heard from a distance.

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