Military Macaw vs Austral Parakeet
Ara militaris compared with Enicognathus ferrugineus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Military Macaw | Austral Parakeet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ara militaris | Enicognathus ferrugineus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 73.3 cm (28.9 in) | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) |
| Weight | 1053.0 g (37.14 oz) | 161.0 g (5.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 4-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Military Macaw
Least Concern
Austral Parakeet
About These Birds
Austral Parakeet
The Austral Parakeet is a slender, long-tailed parrot found in Andean and Patagonian forests of Chile and Argentina. Weighing about 161g with a wingspan of 36.7cm, it has green plumage with a distinctive dark red patch on the belly. It feeds on seeds, berries, and shoots, often forming noisy flocks in beech and araucaria forests.