Australian Ringneck vs Black-lored Parrot
Barnardius zonarius compared with Tanygnathus gramineus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australian Ringneck | Black-lored Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Barnardius zonarius | Tanygnathus gramineus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.8 cm (13.3 in) | 52.8 cm (20.8 in) |
| Weight | 140.33333333333334 g (4.95 oz) | 237.3 g (8.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Australian Ringneck
Black-lored 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.
Black-lored Parrot
The Black-lored Parrot is a vulnerable, medium-sized parrot with vivid green plumage, a red bill, and distinctive black lore patches between the eye and bill. It is endemic to Buru Island in the Moluccas (Maluku Islands), Indonesia, inhabiting primary and secondary forest. It feeds on seeds, fruits, and berries in the forest canopy, and is threatened by habitat loss and the wild bird trade.