Barred Parakeet vs Amazonian Parrotlet
Bolborhynchus lineola compared with Nannopsittaca dachilleae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Parakeet | Amazonian Parrotlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bolborhynchus lineola | Nannopsittaca dachilleae |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.9 cm (8.2 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 53.175 g (1.88 oz) | 41.75 g (1.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Barred Parakeet
Least Concern
Amazonian Parrotlet
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.
Amazonian Parrotlet
The Amazonian Parrotlet is a small parrot weighing about 42 g with a 16.4 cm wingspan, found in bamboo stands and riverside forest in western Amazonia. It moves in flocks, feeding on seeds and foraging within dense bamboo thickets.