Bald Parrot

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The Bald Parrot is a unique and recently described parrot from the Amazon basin, striking for its bare, orange-yellow head. Its distinctive appearance sets it apart from other parrot species.

Where to spot

Humid lowland rainforests in the central Amazon basin of Brazil and eastern Peru. It prefers the upper canopy.

How to spot

Look for its unmistakable bare, orange-yellow head. Listen for its relatively quiet, high-pitched calls. Requires patient scanning of the canopy in remote areas.

When to spot

Best observed during early morning and late afternoon when foraging. Due to its recent discovery and remote habitat, observation is challenging. It is a resident.

Where to spot

Humid lowland rainforests in the central Amazon basin of Brazil and eastern Peru. It prefers the upper canopy.

How to spot

Look for its unmistakable bare, orange-yellow head. Listen for its relatively quiet, high-pitched calls. Requires patient scanning of the canopy in remote areas.

When to spot

Best observed during early morning and late afternoon when foraging. Due to its recent discovery and remote habitat, observation is challenging. It is a resident.

The Bald Parrot's bare head is thought to be an adaptation for feeding on sticky, pulpy fruits, preventing feathers from getting matted, a practical evolutionary trait.

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