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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