Burrowing Parrot vs Amazonian Parrotlet

Cyanoliseus patagonus compared with Nannopsittaca dachilleae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Burrowing Parrot Amazonian Parrotlet
Scientific Name Cyanoliseus patagonus Nannopsittaca dachilleae
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittacidae Psittacidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 47.6 cm (18.7 in) 16.4 cm (6.5 in)
Weight 281.5 g (9.93 oz) 41.75 g (1.47 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-5 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Burrowing Parrot only

None

Amazonian Parrotlet only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Burrowing Parrot

Least Concern

Amazonian Parrotlet

About These Birds

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.

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