Australian Ringneck vs Black Lory
Barnardius zonarius compared with Chalcopsitta atra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australian Ringneck | Black Lory |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Barnardius zonarius | Chalcopsitta atra |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) | 35.4 cm (13.9 in) |
| Weight | 140.33333333333334 g (4.95 oz) | 238.33333333333334 g (8.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-7 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Australian Ringneck only
None
Black Lory only
Conservation Status
Australian Ringneck
Black Lory
About These Birds
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.
Black Lory
The Black Lory is a medium-sized, entirely black lory with red undertail coverts, a yellow bill, and red bare facial skin around the eye, giving it a striking appearance. It inhabits the rainforests of western New Guinea and nearby islands including Misool, Salawati, and Batanta. Like other lories, it feeds primarily on nectar and pollen from forest flowers, with a brush-tipped tongue adapted for this diet.