White-Capped Pionus

The white-capped pionus is a mid-sized parrot native to Mexico, Central and South America.

Pictures of White Capped Pionus

Scientific Classification
Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Order	Psittaciformes
Superfamily	Psittacoidea
Family	Psittacidae
Subfamily	Arinae
Tribe	Androglossini
Genus	Pionus
Scientific Name	Pionus senilis

Quick Information
Also known as	White-crowned parrot
Size	24 cm (9.5 inch)
Weight	220 grams (7.7 ounce)
Color	Male – white forehead and throat, dull dark blue colored head, neck, and breast while the upper body is dark green with yellowish patches on the shoulder. The belly is green, and the underwings are blue. Female – forehead is white but most of the body is dull blue with faded shoulder patches. Juveniles- bluish head, neck and red undertail. The crown is mostly greenish with a little white marking.
Distribution	They are found right from east of Mexico to west of Panama
Habitat	They predominantly reside in the rainforests of the mountainous region at an altitude of 2,300 m, but they also inhabit the rainforests of the low-land region, outskirts of the forest, dry savannah areas and cocoa plantations.
Sounds and calls	Relatively quiet, may emit wheezing sound if frightened or excited.
Clutch size	3-6
Incubation	26 days
Fledging	60 days
Breeding age	3-5 years
Lifespan	35-45 years
Diet	Seeds, berries, nuts, fruits and flowers. May eat maize and grain in farmlands
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern

White Capped Pionus Bird

White Capped Pionus Pictures

As pets

These birds are lovely pets due to their calm nature and training them is quite easy with proper attention.

Housing

A large cage with ample room to fly shall be ideal for these birds. Though they are not chewers, a durable cage having escape proof latches with locks is recommended. You can keep them in an outdoor cage too so that they can have access to fresh air and sunlight. To keep the bird from boredom, provide toys as well some wooden blocks and branches for them to chew.

White Capped Pionus Parrot

White-Capped Pionus

Temperature

Try to keep them in warm, cozy ambiance as they are not too comfortable in extreme cold or excess heat.

Temperament & Personality

Although shy natured, they are intelligent and curious birds. If hand raised, they can become an excellent companion. Adult birds, particularly males become attached to their handler and may become aggressive if anyone comes near the handler including their family members.

Feeding

They can be fed seeds, fruits, berries and formulated diet like Kaytee Exact.

Care

For maintaining their skin and plumage, it is advised to bathe them regularly. Misting the bird is a good option after which they should be allowed to get dried in a warm room or directly under sunlight. Do not clip the flight feathers excessively as the birds might fall and injure themselves.