Red-headed Lovebird vs Australian King-parrot
Agapornis pullarius compared with Alisterus scapularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-headed Lovebird | Australian King-parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapornis pullarius | Alisterus scapularis |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.1 cm (7.1 in) | 42.0 cm (16.5 in) |
| Weight | 39.5 g (1.39 oz) | 237.83333333333334 g (8.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Red-headed Lovebird
Australian King-parrot
About These Birds
Red-headed Lovebird
The Red-headed Lovebird, <em>Agapornis pullarius</em>, is a member of the family Psittaculidae and inhabits forest environments across its native range in equatorial Africa. This species nests in tree cavities, with an incubation period of approximately 22 days and a fledging period of around 42 days. Clutch sizes range from 3 to 7 eggs. Unlike most lovebirds, the Red-headed Lovebird sometimes excavates nest chambers within arboreal termite mounds rather than using pre-existing tree cavities, a behavior thought to provide temperature regulation …
Australian King-parrot
The Australian King-parrot is a large, striking parrot found in humid forests and forest edges of eastern Australia. Weighing about 237.8g with a wingspan of 42cm, the male has a brilliant scarlet head and underparts contrasting with dark green upperparts. It feeds on seeds, fruit, and blossoms in the forest canopy.