Australian King-parrot vs Chatham Islands Parakeet

Alisterus scapularis compared with Cyanoramphus forbesi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Australian King-parrot Chatham Islands Parakeet
Scientific Name Alisterus scapularis Cyanoramphus forbesi
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length — —
Wingspan 42.0 cm (16.5 in) 24.0 cm (9.4 in)
Weight 237.83333333333334 g (8.39 oz) 80.0 g (2.82 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Australian King-parrot only

None

Chatham Islands Parakeet only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Australian King-parrot

Vulnerable

Chatham Islands Parakeet

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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