Moluccan King-parrot vs Black-lored Parrot
Alisterus amboinensis compared with Tanygnathus gramineus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Moluccan King-parrot | Black-lored Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alisterus amboinensis | Tanygnathus gramineus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.0 cm (16.1 in) | 52.8 cm (20.8 in) |
| Weight | 154.0 g (5.43 oz) | 237.3 g (8.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Moluccan King-parrot
Vulnerable
Black-lored Parrot
About These Birds
Black-lored Parrot
The Black-lored Parrot is a vulnerable, medium-sized parrot with vivid green plumage, a red bill, and distinctive black lore patches between the eye and bill. It is endemic to Buru Island in the Moluccas (Maluku Islands), Indonesia, inhabiting primary and secondary forest. It feeds on seeds, fruits, and berries in the forest canopy, and is threatened by habitat loss and the wild bird trade.