Australian Ringneck vs Black-capped Lory
Barnardius zonarius compared with Lorius lory
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australian Ringneck | Black-capped Lory |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Barnardius zonarius | Lorius lory |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) | 32.6 cm (12.8 in) |
| Weight | 140.33333333333334 g (4.95 oz) | 188.0 g (6.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-7 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australian Ringneck
Least Concern
Black-capped 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-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.