Moluccan King-parrot vs Australian Ringneck

Alisterus amboinensis compared with Barnardius zonarius

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Moluccan King-parrot Australian Ringneck
Scientific Name Alisterus amboinensis Barnardius zonarius
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 41.0 cm (16.1 in) 33.8 cm (13.3 in)
Weight 154.0 g (5.43 oz) 140.33333333333334 g (4.95 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 4-7
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Moluccan King-parrot only

None

Australian Ringneck only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Moluccan King-parrot

Least Concern

Australian Ringneck

About These Birds

Australian Ringneck

The Australian Ringneck is a long-tailed parrot found in woodland and scrubland across most of mainland Australia. Weighing about 140.3g with a wingspan of 33.8cm, it has green plumage with a yellow collar band and variable head colors across its subspecies. It feeds on seeds, fruit, and blossoms in trees and on the ground.

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