Black Lory vs Malherbe's Parakeet
Chalcopsitta atra compared with Cyanoramphus malherbi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Lory | Malherbe's Parakeet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcopsitta atra | Cyanoramphus malherbi |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.4 cm (13.9 in) | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 238.33333333333334 g (8.41 oz) | 46.0 g (1.62 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black Lory only
Malherbe's Parakeet only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Lory
Critically Endangered
Malherbe's Parakeet
About These Birds
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.