parrots - The Blue-headed parrot is easy to identify. They are about 11 inches with a short tail and stocky body. The entire body is green with the head and neck a bright blue. Some adults do have a small area of pink feathers at the throat. Underneath the tail are the typical red feathers found in all pionus species. The beak and feet of mature Blue-headed parrots are black with a red area at the base of the upper mandible.