Austral Parakeet vs Spectacled Parrotlet
Enicognathus ferrugineus compared with Forpus conspicillatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Austral Parakeet | Spectacled Parrotlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enicognathus ferrugineus | Forpus conspicillatus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) | 15.4 cm (6.1 in) |
| Weight | 161.0 g (5.68 oz) | 26.1 g (0.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-8 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Austral Parakeet
Least Concern
Spectacled Parrotlet
About These Birds
Austral Parakeet
The Austral Parakeet is a slender, long-tailed parrot found in Andean and Patagonian forests of Chile and Argentina. Weighing about 161g with a wingspan of 36.7cm, it has green plumage with a distinctive dark red patch on the belly. It feeds on seeds, berries, and shoots, often forming noisy flocks in beech and araucaria forests.