Australian Ringneck vs Ground Parrot
Barnardius zonarius compared with Pezoporus wallicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australian Ringneck | Ground Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Barnardius zonarius | Pezoporus wallicus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) | 26.9 cm (10.6 in) |
| Weight | 140.33333333333334 g (4.95 oz) | 83.0 g (2.93 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-7 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Australian Ringneck only
Ground Parrot only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australian Ringneck
Least Concern
Ground Parrot
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.