Australian King-parrot vs Azure-rumped Parrot

Alisterus scapularis compared with Tanygnathus sumatranus

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Australian King-parrot Azure-rumped Parrot
Scientific Name Alisterus scapularis Tanygnathus sumatranus
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 42.0 cm (16.5 in) 40.2 cm (15.8 in)
Weight 237.83333333333334 g (8.39 oz) 265.0 g (9.35 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 2
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Australian King-parrot only

None

Azure-rumped Parrot only

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Conservation Status

Least Concern

Australian King-parrot

Least Concern

Azure-rumped Parrot

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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.

Azure-rumped Parrot

The Azure-rumped Parrot is a medium-large parrot found in forests of the Philippines and the Sulawesi region, weighing about 265g with a wingspan of 40.2cm. It has vivid green plumage with a distinctive azure-blue rump patch. It inhabits primary and tall secondary forest, feeding on fruit, seeds, and blossoms in the canopy.

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