Other Scientific Names
Gypopsitta caica [BirdLife International (2004, 2008)], Pionopsitta caica [BirdLife International (2004)], Pionopsitta caica [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)], Pionopsitta caica [Stotz et al. (1996)]
Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela.
Eastern Venezuela, the Guianas and northern Brazil south to Amazon.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Status NT
Habitat destruction through deforestation as land is cleared for cattle ranching and soy production, and possibly hunting, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Caica Parrot (Pyrilia caica) [XC44166]
by Alexandre Renaudier from Reserve Naturelle des Nouragues, saut Parare, French Guiana (flight call)
Caica Parrot (Pyrilia caica) [XC29413]
by Patrick INGREMEAU from Mana, Javouhey, French Guiana (call, calls at rest)
Subspecies
May form a superspecies or parapatric species trio with Orange-cheeked Parrot (Pyrilia barrabandi) and Vulturine Parrot (Pyrilia vulturina).
BirdLife International Species Factsheet