Australian King-parrot vs Black Lory
Alisterus scapularis compared with Chalcopsitta atra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australian King-parrot | Black Lory |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alisterus scapularis | Chalcopsitta atra |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.0 cm (16.5 in) | 35.4 cm (13.9 in) |
| Weight | 237.83333333333334 g (8.39 oz) | 238.33333333333334 g (8.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Australian King-parrot only
None
Black Lory only
Conservation Status
Australian King-parrot
Black Lory
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.
Black Lory
The Black Lory is a medium-sized, entirely black lory with red undertail coverts, a yellow bill, and red bare facial skin around the eye, giving it a striking appearance. It inhabits the rainforests of western New Guinea and nearby islands including Misool, Salawati, and Batanta. Like other lories, it feeds primarily on nectar and pollen from forest flowers, with a brush-tipped tongue adapted for this diet.