Yellow-faced Parrot vs Black-headed Parrot
Alipiopsitta xanthops compared with Pionites melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-faced Parrot | Black-headed Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alipiopsitta xanthops | Pionites melanocephalus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.6 cm (15.2 in) | 27.1 cm (10.7 in) |
| Weight | 336.0 g (11.85 oz) | 151.33333333333334 g (5.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Yellow-faced Parrot
Least Concern
Black-headed Parrot
About These Birds
Black-headed Parrot
The Black-headed Parrot is a medium-sized, robust parrot with a jet-black head, bright yellow-orange nape and thighs, and vivid green upperparts. It inhabits humid lowland forests north of the Amazon River, ranging from Colombia and Venezuela to Brazil and Peru. It forages in the canopy and midstory, feeding on seeds, fruits, and berries, often in noisy flocks.