Barred Parakeet vs Brown-headed Parrot
Bolborhynchus lineola compared with Poicephalus cryptoxanthus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Parakeet | Brown-headed Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bolborhynchus lineola | Poicephalus cryptoxanthus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.9 cm (8.2 in) | 31.2 cm (12.3 in) |
| Weight | 53.175 g (1.88 oz) | 135.0 g (4.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Barred Parakeet
Least Concern
Brown-headed Parrot
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.