Maroon-fronted Parrot
Rhynchopsitta terrisi
ENEndangered Endemic to Mexico
- Family
- African and New World Parrots (Psittacidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The maroon-fronted parrot (Rhynchopsitta terrisi) is a large, macaw-like parrot. It is dark green with a dark red shoulder and a maroon forehead and eye-stripe. Its underside of the wings and tail appear to be black when it is in flight. It makes a high, rolling cr-a ak sound.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Mountains of eastern Mexico (Sierra Madre Oriental).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Maroon-fronted parrot
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
