Australian King-parrot vs Long-tailed Parakeet

Alisterus scapularis compared with Belocercus longicaudus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Australian King-parrot Long-tailed Parakeet
Scientific Name Alisterus scapularis Belocercus longicaudus
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 42.0 cm (16.5 in) 29.4 cm (11.6 in)
Weight 237.83333333333334 g (8.39 oz) 146.3 g (5.16 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Australian King-parrot only

None

Long-tailed Parakeet only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Australian King-parrot

Vulnerable

Long-tailed Parakeet

About These Birds

Australian King-parrot

The Australian King-parrot is a large, striking parrot found in humid forests and forest edges of eastern Australia. Weighing about 237.8g with a wingspan of 42cm, the male has a brilliant scarlet head and underparts contrasting with dark green upperparts. It feeds on seeds, fruit, and blossoms in the forest canopy.

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