Maroon-fronted Parrot
Rhynchopsitta terrisi
The Maroon-fronted Parrot (Rhynchopsitta terrisi) is a legendary african and new world parrot found only in Mexico, weighing about 442 g. The maroon-fronted parrot is a large, macaw-like parrot.
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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How to identify it
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.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in October. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Maroon-fronted Parrot?
- 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). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Maroon-fronted Parrot?
- The Maroon-fronted Parrot is a large sized bird weighing about 442 g.
- Where can you see a Maroon-fronted Parrot?
- The Maroon-fronted Parrot is endemic to Mexico, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Maroon-fronted Parrot?
- The Maroon-fronted Parrot is most easily confused with the Thick-billed Parrot.
- Is the Maroon-fronted Parrot endangered?
- The Maroon-fronted Parrot is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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