Red-crowned Amazon vs Andean Parakeet
Amazona viridigenalis compared with Bolborhynchus orbygnesius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-crowned Amazon | Andean Parakeet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amazona viridigenalis | Bolborhynchus orbygnesius |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.8 cm (15.7 in) | 21.3 cm (8.4 in) |
| Weight | 303.6666666666667 g (10.71 oz) | 42.9 g (1.51 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Red-crowned 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.