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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittacidae

Red-billed Parrot

Pionus sordidus

Meet the red-billed parrot: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Red-billed Parrot — Pionus sordidus
Red-billed Parrot
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The red-billed parrot (Pionus sordidus), also known as coral-billed pionus or red-billed pionus, is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: Nomdeploom. Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 4.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.