Australian King-parrot vs Australian Ringneck

Alisterus scapularis compared with Barnardius zonarius

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Australian King-parrot Australian Ringneck
Scientific Name Alisterus scapularis Barnardius zonarius
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 42.0 cm (16.5 in) 33.8 cm (13.3 in)
Weight 237.83333333333334 g (8.39 oz) 140.33333333333334 g (4.95 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 4-7
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Australian King-parrot only

None

Australian Ringneck only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Australian King-parrot

Least Concern

Australian Ringneck

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.

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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