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    Blue Headed Pionus

    Blue Headed Pionus
    Parrot Stars

    Parrot Stars

    Arlington Heights, Illinois

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    Price$3,200.00
    Age

    ~10 months

    Est. hatched Jun 3, 2025

    Sex

    Male

    Location

    Arlington Heights, Illinois

    Disease Testing (Per Breeder)PBFD, Polyoma, Psittacosis, Bornavirus

    Breeder's Health Guarantee

    48 Hours Health Guarantee

    Covers:

    • Initial health at time of transfer
    • Genetic defects
    • Major avian diseases (if present at time of sale)

    We will cover any medications prescribed by a certified avian veterinarian if the parrot is seen within the 48 hour guarantee window.

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    Description

    Scientific Name: Pionus menstruus Native Range: Central and South America The Blue-Headed Pionus is a medium-sized parrot species within the family Psittacidae. It is characterized by its distinctive blue head and neck, green body plumage, and red undertail coverts, which are typical of the Pionus genus. In the wild, Blue-Headed Pionus parrots inhabit tropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, and semi-open woodland areas throughout Central and South America. They nest in tree cavities and are generally observed alone, in pairs, or in small groups. IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern At Parrot Stars, we prioritize education, welfare, and responsible parrot ownership to help ensure every bird finds and thrives in a forever home. Before taking home any parrot, we provide comprehensive guidance on proper caging and setup, positive reinforcement training, household safety, nutrition, and enrichment. Parrots in captivity are still wild animals with all their natural instincts. Your overall success and experience with any species of companion parrot is greatly impacted by positive reinforcement training. A parrotโ€™s behavior reflects both the environment they live in and the training they receive. All of our hand-fed babies are hatched and raised in our own breeding facility and weaned onto a diverse, high-variety diet. Our parrots are never clipped and are fully flighted. Follow our Parrot Stars Podcast to learn all about our parrots, our purchasing process, and our philosophy of parrot care. Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2376122

    Species Overview

    Lifespan

    25โ€“40 years

    Minimum Cage Size

    24" ร— 24" ร— 36"

    Diet Type

    Pellets, fresh fruits & veggies, and some seed

    Noise Level

    Moderate

    Mimic Potential

    Capable of learning sounds or words with consistent interaction. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.

    Origin

    Central & South America

    Average Adult Size

    10โ€“12 in / 200โ€“260 g

    Dander Level

    Low

    Species data verified against 10+ authoritative sources including veterinary references, zoological databases, and avian textbooks. Individual birds may vary.