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Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha

[edit] Identification

38cm. Bright green, red shoulders, forecrown, thighs and leading edge on underwing, black tail, large black bill, amber eyes (brown in juvenile).

[edit] Distribution

Sierra Madre Occidental in north-western Mexico; post breeding dispersal mainly follows the same mountains going south from breeding area. Historic range included Arizona in the USA.

[edit] Taxonomy

This is a monotypic species; Maroon-fronted Parrot has in the past been considered a part of this species.

[edit] Habitat

Temperate conifer, pine, mature pine-oak and fir forests from 1200 to 3600m.

[edit] Behaviour

It nests in tree cavities, especially old woodpecker holes.

The diet includes seed from various pine species.

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