White Capped Pionus (Pionus senilis)

The white capped pionus is also known as the white-crowned pionus. This bird averages 24cm in length, Both adults in general green with yellow/green on underparts; white forehead and forecrown; white patch on chin and middle of throat; dark blue ear coverts; olive breast, the feathers edged with purple/blue; red under tail coverts; gold/brown lesser and median wing coverts, with dull green at centre; green tail with red at base. Bill green/yellow with grey at base. Eye ring bare and brown/pink. Eye brown.

Diet

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Longevity in captivity

The longevity in captivity has dramatically reduced over the past 20 years. Click here to read more.

Aviculture/Special Adaptations

Like to be in pairs, seem a very placid bird.

IUCN Rating - Least Concern

CITES Rating - Appendix II

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