Brown-headed Parrot vs Burrowing Parrot

Brown-headed Parrot

Poicephalus cryptoxanthus

Medium140 gWoodland

The general plumage colour is green, indeed Sinclair et al., (1993) describe the species as "the greenest parrot of the sub-region". The under wing coverts are bright yellow, although the extent of this is variable. It is from this yellow that the specific name derives, kryptos being Greek for hidden or concealed and xanthos meaning yellow. The rump is very bright, almost metallic green. As is the margins of the feathers on the underparts, with this coloration becoming more pronounced towards the vent and thighs.

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Burrowing Parrot

Cyanoliseus patagonus

Medium278 gShrubland

Adults measure 39–52 cm in length, with a wingspan of 23–25 cm and a long, graduated tail that can range from 21 to 26 cm. Burrowing parrots are slightly sexually dimorphic, with males being slightly larger and weighing approximately 253-340 g, while females weigh 227-304 g, making it the largest member of the group of New World parakeet species commonly known as conures.

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