Black-headed Parrot vs Cuban Parakeet

Pionites melanocephalus compared with Psittacara euops

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Black-headed Parrot Cuban Parakeet
Scientific Name Pionites melanocephalus Psittacara euops
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittacidae Psittacidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 27.1 cm (10.7 in) 26.5 cm (10.4 in)
Weight 151.33333333333334 g (5.34 oz) 87.0 g (3.07 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 2-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Black-headed Parrot only

None

Cuban Parakeet only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Black-headed Parrot

Vulnerable

Cuban Parakeet

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.

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