The Brown-hooded Parrot is a medium-sized parrot that feeds on fruit in the canopy of humid tropical forest. Costa Rican observations describe pairs and small flocks.
At rest, the brown head and small red ear patch are noticeable; in flight, the bright red underwing becomes visible.
It feeds on fruit in the canopy and also uses forest edges. Costa Rican observations report quiet-feeding pairs and small groups.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.