Barred Parakeet vs Bald Parrot
Bolborhynchus lineola compared with Pyrilia aurantiocephala
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Parakeet | Bald Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bolborhynchus lineola | Pyrilia aurantiocephala |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.9 cm (8.2 in) | 30.7 cm (12.1 in) |
| Weight | 53.175 g (1.88 oz) | 151.5 g (5.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Barred Parakeet
Bald 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.
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.