Green-cheeked Parakeet look-alikes
Pyrrhura molinae
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Maroon-bellied Parakeet
Pyrrhura frontalis
Key differences
The Maroon-bellied Parakeet has a more extensive maroon-red patch on its belly, extending further up the breast, and lacks the distinct barred pattern on the breast seen in the Green-cheeked Parakeet. Its crown is typically greener, less brownish-black.
Black-capped Parakeet
Pyrrhura rupicola
Key differences
The Black-capped Parakeet has a solid black cap and lacks the barred breast. It also has a prominent white patch on the ear coverts, which is absent in the Green-cheeked Parakeet.
Crimson-bellied Parakeet
Pyrrhura perlata
Key differences
The Crimson-bellied Parakeet has a much more extensive and vibrant crimson-red belly and undertail coverts, and a blue primary coverts patch. Its breast is also scaled rather than barred.
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