Barred Parakeet vs Thick-billed Parrot
Bolborhynchus lineola compared with Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Parakeet | Thick-billed Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bolborhynchus lineola | Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.9 cm (8.2 in) | 53.9 cm (21.2 in) |
| Weight | 53.175 g (1.88 oz) | 325.0 g (11.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Barred Parakeet
Endangered
Thick-billed 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.