Pionus
White-crowned Parrot, Pionus senilis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Psittaciformes Family: Psittacidae Genus: Pionus Wagler 1832
Species
P. menstruus P. sordidus P. maximiliani P. senilis P. seniloides P. tumultuosus P. chalcopterus P. fuscus A picture of Big Boy, a female white-capped pionus parrot File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Binomial name Pionus senilis (Spix, 1824) The White-crowned Parrot, Pionus senilis, is a small parrot which is a resident breeding species from eastern Mexico to western Panama. ... Scientific classification or biological classification is a method by which biologists group and categorize species of organisms. ... Animalia redirects here. ... Typical Classes See below Chordates (phylum Chordata) are a group of animals that includes the vertebrates, together with several closely related invertebrates. ... Aves redirects here. ... Families Cacatuidae Psittacidae The order Psittaciformes (Parrots) includes about 353 species of bird which are generally grouped into two families: the Cacatuidae or cockatoos, and the Psittacidae or true parrots. ... For the runtime engine for Perl 6, see Parrot virtual machine. ... Johann Georg Wagler (1800 - 1832) was a German herpetologist. ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Pionus is a genus of medium-sized parrots native to Central and South America. Characteristic of the genus are the chunky body, bare eye ring, (which can vary in color), and short tail. They are similar to Amazon parrots, only smaller. Coloration is generally subdued yet complex; under bright lighting, their feathers shimmer with iridescent brilliance. Many species share a bright red patch of feathers under the tail; the scientific name of one species, the blue-headed pionus, (P. menstruus), refers to this. Males and females are similar, with no notable sexual dimorphism. For other uses of the word, please see Genus (disambiguation). ... Families Cacatuidae Psittacidae Parrots or Psittacines (pronounced [1],[2]) is an order (namely Psittaciformes) of birds that includes about 353 species. ... Map of Central America Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... Species Many, see text. ... Female (left) and male Common Pheasant, illustrating the dramatic difference in both color and size between the sexes Sexual dimorphism is the systematic difference in form between individuals of different sex in the same species. ...

Pets

Pionus parrots are regarded as excellent pets, although some species are very rare in captivity. Most commonly kept species are the Blue-headed, Maximillian (Scaly-headed) and White-Capped. Others, such as the Dusky and the Bronze-winged have become more common due to captive breeding.

Pionus parrots are known for their quiet (compared to other parrots) and reserved natures.^[1] Unlike some other companion parrots, aviculturists have noted that they are not particularly playful, and do not enjoy playing or being flipped on their backs, but they do provide companionship and are described as gentle and charming pets. Companion parrot is a general term used for any parrot kept as a pet that interacts with its human a great deal, while companion parrots is the collective designation for any species of parrot that is considered by practitioners of aviculture to make an affectionate pet parrot. ... Aviculture is the practice of keeping and often breeding pet birds, generally companion parrots, and the culture that forms around it. ...

When excited or frightened, birds of this genus emit a characteristic wheezing or snorting sound that is sometimes mistaken for a sign of distress, or a symptom of disease. They also give off a musky or sweet odor that some caretakers find unpleasant, but others enjoy.

Pionus parrots are susceptible to obesity, vitamin A deficiency, and aspergillosis in captivity. These conditions, with the exception of aspergillosis, are easily prevented.

Species list

• Blue-headed Parrot (or Blue-headed Pionus), Pionus menstruus
• Red-billed Pionus, Pionus sordidus
• Scaly-headed Pionus, Pionus maximiliani
• White-crowned Parrot (or White-crowned Pionus), Pionus senilis
• White-headed Pionus, Pionus seniloides
• Plum-crowned Pionus, Pionus tumultuosus
• Bronze-winged Pionus, Pionus chalcopterus
• Dusky Pionus, Pionus fuscus

Binomial name Pionus menstruus (Linnaeus, 1766) The Blue-headed Parrot, Pionus menstruus, is a medium large parrot. ... Binomial name Pionus senilis (Spix, 1824) The White-crowned Parrot, Pionus senilis, is a small parrot which is a resident breeding species from eastern Mexico to western Panama. ...

Reference

1. ^ Alderton, David (2003). The ultimate encyclopedia of caged and aviary birds. Hermes House. ISBN 1-84309-164-X. Retrieved on 2007-02-15. 

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External links

• About Pet Birds - Information on Pet Birds and Their Care
• Pionus owner's web page
• Pionus info from Upatsix.com