Australian Ringneck vs Western Rosella
Barnardius zonarius compared with Platycercus icterotis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australian Ringneck | Western Rosella |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Barnardius zonarius | Platycercus icterotis |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) | 26.8 cm (10.6 in) |
| Weight | 140.33333333333334 g (4.95 oz) | 58.833333333333336 g (2.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-7 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australian Ringneck
Least Concern
Western Rosella
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.