Australian King-parrot vs Black-capped Lory
Alisterus scapularis compared with Lorius lory
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australian King-parrot | Black-capped Lory |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alisterus scapularis | Lorius lory |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.0 cm (16.5 in) | 32.6 cm (12.8 in) |
| Weight | 237.83333333333334 g (8.39 oz) | 188.0 g (6.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australian King-parrot
Least Concern
Black-capped Lory
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.
Black-capped Lory
The Black-capped Lory is a brilliantly colored, medium-sized parrot endemic to New Guinea and surrounding islands, with vivid red plumage, blue belly and wings, a black cap, and yellow wing patches. It inhabits lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and coconut plantations. It feeds primarily on nectar, pollen, and soft fruits, and is highly social and noisy.