Budgerigar vs Black-capped Lory
Melopsittacus undulatus compared with Lorius lory
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Budgerigar | Black-capped Lory |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melopsittacus undulatus | Lorius lory |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) | — |
| Wingspan | 30.0 cm (11.8 in) | 32.6 cm (12.8 in) |
| Weight | 30.0 g (1.06 oz) | 188.0 g (6.63 oz) |
| Diet | Primarily grass seeds and other small seeds. In the wild, feeds on the ground in … | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Budgerigar only
Budgerigar
Open grasslands, scrublands, and woodland in the Australian interior. Nomadic, following rainfall and seeding events.
Song & Call Comparison
Budgerigar
A rising, chattering 'budgerigar' chatter: rapid series of 'chek-chek-chek' and melodic warbling. Enormous wild flocks produce a continuous roaring chorus. Good vocal mimics in captivity.
Black-capped Lory
Geographic Range & Migration
Budgerigar
Interior of Australia, especially arid and semi-arid regions. One of the most popular pet birds worldwide.
Black-capped Lory
Conservation Status
Budgerigar
Black-capped Lory
How to Tell Them Apart
Budgerigar
Wild-type is green with yellow head and barred black scalloping on upperparts. Captive-bred varieties include blue, white, yellow, and many other colors.
Short, downward-curved, olive-grey bill typical of parakeets
Black-capped Lory
About These Birds
Budgerigar
The budgerigar is the third most popular pet in the world after dogs and cats, and by far the most common pet parrot. Wild budgies travel in enormous nomadic flocks that can darken the sky. Males can learn to mimic human speech, with one record-holding budgie having a vocabulary of 1,728 words.
Black-capped Lory
The Black-capped Lory is a brilliantly colored, medium-sized parrot endemic to New Guinea and surrounding islands, with vivid red plumage, blue belly and wings, a black cap, and yellow wing patches. It inhabits lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and coconut plantations. It feeds primarily on nectar, pollen, and soft fruits, and is highly social and noisy.