Barred Parakeet vs Andean Parakeet
Bolborhynchus lineola compared with Bolborhynchus orbygnesius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Parakeet | Andean Parakeet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bolborhynchus lineola | Bolborhynchus orbygnesius |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.9 cm (8.2 in) | 21.3 cm (8.4 in) |
| Weight | 53.175 g (1.88 oz) | 42.9 g (1.51 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Barred Parakeet
Least Concern
Andean Parakeet
About These Birds
Barred Parakeet
The Barred Parakeet is a small parakeet of the family Psittacidae found in humid montane forests from southern Mexico through the Andes to Bolivia. Weighing about 53.2g with a wingspan of 20.9cm, it has green plumage with distinctive black barring on the wings and mantle. It moves in flocks through the forest canopy, feeding on seeds and berries.
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.