Red-billed Parrot
Pionus sordidus
(L 10.25-11.25" Wt 9.6 0z)
Widely distributed with isolated
patches in west Ecuador.
Road near Zamora
18Feb2013
flash photos
Pionus is Greek for plump, sleek;
sordidus in Latin means unkempt,
shabby,ie., dull-colored.
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