Black-capped Parakeet vs Thick-billed Parrot
Pyrrhura rupicola compared with Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Parakeet | Thick-billed Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrrhura rupicola | Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittacidae | Psittacidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.8 cm (9.8 in) | 53.9 cm (21.2 in) |
| Weight | 75.0 g (2.65 oz) | 325.0 g (11.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 7 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-capped Parakeet
Endangered
Thick-billed Parrot
About These Birds
Black-capped Parakeet
The Black-capped Parakeet is a medium-sized, green parakeet of southwestern Amazonian forests in Peru and Bolivia, with a distinctive blackish cap, scaly appearance on the breast, and maroon tail. It inhabits lowland tropical forests and forest edges, foraging in the canopy for seeds, fruits, and berries. It is social, moving in small to medium-sized noisy flocks through the forest.