Amazonian Parrotlet vs Yellow-eared Parrot

Nannopsittaca dachilleae compared with Ognorhynchus icterotis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Amazonian Parrotlet Yellow-eared Parrot
Scientific Name Nannopsittaca dachilleae Ognorhynchus icterotis
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittacidae Psittacidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length — —
Wingspan 16.4 cm (6.5 in) 44.0 cm (17.3 in)
Weight 41.75 g (1.47 oz) 285.0 g (10.05 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Amazonian Parrotlet only

None

Yellow-eared Parrot only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amazonian Parrotlet

Vulnerable

Yellow-eared Parrot

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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