Black-Headed Caique - Male #PS8434

Scientific Name: Pionites melanocephalus
Native Range: Amazon basin, South America

The Black-headed Caique is a small, extremely active parrot species within the family Psittacidae. It is characterized by its black crown and nape, orange-yellow thighs and sides, green wings and back, and white underparts. This species is one of two recognized caique species within the genus Pionites. In the wild, Black-headed Caiques inhabit lowland rainforests, forest edges, and seasonally flooded forests across northern regions of the Amazon Basin. They primarily occupy the mid to upper-level canopy and nest in tree cavities.

IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable

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UPC: PS8434