Austral Parakeet vs Brown-backed Parrotlet
Enicognathus ferrugineus compared with Touit melanonotus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Austral Parakeet | Brown-backed Parrotlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enicognathus ferrugineus | Touit melanonotus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.7 cm (14.4 in) | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Weight | 161.0 g (5.68 oz) | 41.3 g (1.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-8 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Austral Parakeet
Near Threatened
Brown-backed 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.