Black-headed Parrot vs Thick-billed Parrot
Pionites melanocephalus compared with Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-headed Parrot | Thick-billed Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pionites melanocephalus | Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.1 cm (10.7 in) | 53.9 cm (21.2 in) |
| Weight | 151.33333333333334 g (5.34 oz) | 325.0 g (11.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-headed Parrot
Endangered
Thick-billed Parrot
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.