Yellow-faced Parrot vs Bald Parrot

Alipiopsitta xanthops compared with Pyrilia aurantiocephala

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Yellow-faced Parrot Bald Parrot
Scientific Name Alipiopsitta xanthops Pyrilia aurantiocephala
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittacidae Psittacidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 38.6 cm (15.2 in) 30.7 cm (12.1 in)
Weight 336.0 g (11.85 oz) 151.5 g (5.34 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-5 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Yellow-faced Parrot only

None

Bald Parrot only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Yellow-faced Parrot

Near Threatened

Bald Parrot

About These Birds

Bald Parrot

The Bald Parrot is a Near Threatened parrot found in the lowland forests of the Amazon basin in Brazil, weighing about 151.5g with a wingspan of 30.7cm. It is notable for having a bare, featherless orange head in adults, which is unique among parrots. It inhabits terra firme and várzea forest, feeding on fruit and seeds in the canopy.

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