The Blue-headed Parrot, also known as the Blue-headed Pionus Pionus menstruus, is a medium large parrot. It is about 27 cm long and they are mainly green with a blue head and neck, and red under tail feathers. It is resident in Central America and subtropical South America. It is named for its medium-blue head and neck.
Blue-headed Parrots are noisy birds and make light, high-pitched squeaking sweenk calls. They eat fruit and seeds, and sometimes grain. They roost communally in palm and other trees, and large numbers can be seen at the roost sites at dawn and dusk.
Blue-headed Pionus parrots are popular as pets. Compared to other parrot species they are very quiet. They are affectionate, but not known for their talking ability.

These were photographed at the Esquinas Rain Forest.

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