Chestnut-fronted Macaw vs Black-headed Parrot
Ara severus compared with Pionites melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-fronted Macaw | Black-headed Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ara severus | Pionites melanocephalus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 47.9 cm (18.9 in) | 27.1 cm (10.7 in) |
| Weight | 357.5 g (12.61 oz) | 151.33333333333334 g (5.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut-fronted Macaw
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.