Rosy-faced Lovebird vs Australian King-parrot

Agapornis roseicollis compared with Alisterus scapularis

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Rosy-faced Lovebird Australian King-parrot
Scientific Name Agapornis roseicollis Alisterus scapularis
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 20.2 cm (8.0 in) 42.0 cm (16.5 in)
Weight 53.0 g (1.87 oz) 237.83333333333334 g (8.39 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 4-6 3-6
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Rosy-faced Lovebird only

Australian King-parrot only

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Conservation Status

Least Concern

Rosy-faced Lovebird

Least Concern

Australian King-parrot

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About These Birds

Rosy-faced Lovebird

The Rosy-faced Lovebird, <em>Agapornis roseicollis</em>, belongs to the family Psittaculidae and is associated with coastal habitats in its native range in southwestern Africa, primarily Namibia and adjacent regions. This species builds a cup-type nest, often constructed with strips of bark or vegetation carried in the feathers of the rump, a distinctive behavior unique to some lovebirds. Incubation lasts approximately 23 days and fledging occurs around 43 days after hatching. Clutch sizes range from 4 to 6 eggs. Detailed plumage and …

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.

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