Australian Ringneck vs Alexandrine Parakeet

Barnardius zonarius compared with Palaeornis eupatria

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Australian Ringneck Alexandrine Parakeet
Scientific Name Barnardius zonarius Palaeornis eupatria
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 33.8 cm (13.3 in) 42.0 cm (16.5 in)
Weight 140.33333333333334 g (4.95 oz) 228.0 g (8.04 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 4-7 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Australian Ringneck only

Alexandrine Parakeet only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Australian Ringneck

Near Threatened

Alexandrine Parakeet

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.

Alexandrine Parakeet

The Alexandrine Parakeet is a large, near-threatened parakeet weighing about 228 g with a wingspan of 42 cm. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it is recognised by its large red bill, green plumage, and distinctive red shoulder patch, and is one of the largest ring-necked parakeet relatives.

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