Sun Parakeet vs Black-headed Parrot
Aratinga solstitialis compared with Pionites melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sun Parakeet | Black-headed Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aratinga solstitialis | Pionites melanocephalus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.2 cm (12.3 in) | 27.1 cm (10.7 in) |
| Weight | 120.5 g (4.25 oz) | 151.33333333333334 g (5.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Sun Parakeet
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.