Australian King-parrot vs Vernal Hanging-parrot

Alisterus scapularis compared with Loriculus vernalis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Australian King-parrot Vernal Hanging-parrot
Scientific Name Alisterus scapularis Loriculus vernalis
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 42.0 cm (16.5 in) 17.4 cm (6.9 in)
Weight 237.83333333333334 g (8.39 oz) 35.7 g (1.26 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 2-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Australian King-parrot only

None

Vernal Hanging-parrot only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Australian King-parrot

Least Concern

Vernal Hanging-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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