Chestnut-fronted Macaw vs Bald Parrot

Ara severus compared with Pyrilia aurantiocephala

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Chestnut-fronted Macaw Bald Parrot
Scientific Name Ara severus Pyrilia aurantiocephala
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittacidae Psittacidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 47.9 cm (18.9 in) 30.7 cm (12.1 in)
Weight 357.5 g (12.61 oz) 151.5 g (5.34 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Chestnut-fronted Macaw only

Bald Parrot only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Chestnut-fronted Macaw

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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