Spix's Macaw vs Black-headed Parrot
Cyanopsitta spixii compared with Pionites melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spix's Macaw | Black-headed Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyanopsitta spixii | Pionites melanocephalus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct in the Wild | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 55.5 cm (21.9 in) | 27.1 cm (10.7 in) |
| Weight | 298.6666666666667 g (10.54 oz) | 151.33333333333334 g (5.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Extinct in the Wild
Spix's Macaw
Least Concern
Black-headed Parrot
About These Birds
Black-headed Parrot
The Black-headed Parrot is a medium-sized, robust parrot with a jet-black head, bright yellow-orange nape and thighs, and vivid green upperparts. It inhabits humid lowland forests north of the Amazon River, ranging from Colombia and Venezuela to Brazil and Peru. It forages in the canopy and midstory, feeding on seeds, fruits, and berries, often in noisy flocks.