Orange-winged Amazon vs Andean Parakeet
Amazona amazonica compared with Bolborhynchus orbygnesius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Orange-winged Amazon | Andean Parakeet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazona amazonica | Bolborhynchus orbygnesius |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm (15.9 in) | 21.3 cm (8.4 in) |
| Weight | 383.5 g (13.53 oz) | 42.9 g (1.51 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Orange-winged Amazon
Least Concern
Andean Parakeet
About These Birds
Andean Parakeet
The Andean Parakeet is a small parrot with a 21.3 cm wingspan, weighing around 43 grams. It inhabits open shrubby highlands and puna grasslands across the central Andes. It moves in noisy flocks, foraging for seeds and plant material in high-altitude habitats.