Rose-ringed Parakeet vs Australian King-parrot

Alexandrinus krameri compared with Alisterus scapularis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Rose-ringed Parakeet Australian King-parrot
Scientific Name Alexandrinus krameri Alisterus scapularis
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 31.2 cm (12.3 in) 42.0 cm (16.5 in)
Weight 117.8 g (4.16 oz) 237.83333333333334 g (8.39 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-4 3-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Rose-ringed Parakeet only

None

Australian King-parrot only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Rose-ringed Parakeet

Least Concern

Australian King-parrot

About These Birds

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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