Bald Parrot vs Thick-billed Parrot
Pyrilia aurantiocephala compared with Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bald Parrot | Thick-billed Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrilia aurantiocephala | Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 30.7 cm (12.1 in) | 53.9 cm (21.2 in) |
| Weight | 151.5 g (5.34 oz) | 325.0 g (11.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Bald Parrot
Endangered
Thick-billed Parrot
About These Birds
Bald Parrot
The Bald Parrot is a Near Threatened parrot found in the lowland forests of the Amazon basin in Brazil, weighing about 151.5g with a wingspan of 30.7cm. It is notable for having a bare, featherless orange head in adults, which is unique among parrots. It inhabits terra firme and várzea forest, feeding on fruit and seeds in the canopy.