The scaly-headed parrot (Pionus maximiliani) is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. [3] It is also called scaly-headed pionus, …

Jan 7, 2025 · The Maximilian Pionus, scientifically known as Pionus maximiliani, is a colourful South American parrot species that boasts a rather wide natural range. It can be found in all of …

Sep 16, 2021 · The Maximilian’s Pionus (Pionus maximiliani) – also often referred to as Scaly-headed Parrot – is indigenous to Central-eastern South America. Their native range includes …

Feb 10, 2025 · The Maximilian’s Pionus, though not the largest of the Pionus species, is a small to medium size stocky parrot with a wonderful personality. They are pale green with a more …

Mar 3, 2022 · They are named after the German Prince Maximilian – a pioneering explorer of Brazilian wilderness. However, locally they have a different nickname – maritacas. This …

Jul 7, 2021 · Maximilian’s (Pionus maxamiliani). Sometimes called the Scaly-headed Parrot, the dark green head feathers are scalloped in grey giving an attractive scaly appearance. The …

The five most available are the Maximilian’s, dusky, blue-headed, white-capped and the bronze-winged Pionus. The blue-headed Pionus is the most commonly kept of the Pionus because it …

P.m. maximiliani: Paler green head with less pronounced scalloping to feathers; reddish forehead; minimal blue on throat. Calls made in flight are resonant choik-choik usually heard from far off; …

Oct 25, 2019 · Maximilian’s pionus are medium, stocky dark brownish-green parrots with short square tails, also known as scaly-headed parrots. They have a blue throat patch and the …

The Maximilian Pionus was about the only Pionus that you would come across mostly back in the mid 1980’s mainly due to they were the most readily available in the pet trade. It was not very …