Peach-fronted Parakeet look-alikes
Eupsittula aurea
Spotted a bird? Identify it instantly with the Birdby app
Open the appSeveral birds can be mistaken for the Peach-fronted Parakeet. Compare the key differences below to confirm your sighting.
Birds to compare
White-eyed Parakeet
Psittacara leucophthalmus
Key differences
The White-eyed Parakeet lacks the peach-fronted patch and blue-grey crown. It has a prominent white eye-ring, but its overall head coloration is green, often with some scattered red feathers on the throat and bend of the wing.
Green-cheeked Parakeet
Pyrrhura molinae
Key differences
The Green-cheeked Parakeet is smaller, has a brownish-grey crown, green cheeks, and a distinctive scaly pattern on the breast. It lacks the peach forehead and blue primary coverts of the Peach-fronted Parakeet.
Yellow-chevroned Parakeet
Brotogeris chiriri
Key differences
The Yellow-chevroned Parakeet is smaller and has a more compact body. It lacks the peach forehead and blue-grey crown, instead having a yellowish patch on the bend of the wing (the 'chevron') and a more uniform green head.
Explore the Peach-fronted Parakeet
Identify birds anywhere
Free on iOS, Android, and Web. Photo & sound identification, full species database, and your personal life list.