Red-throated Lorikeet vs Black-lored Parrot
Charmosyna amabilis compared with Tanygnathus gramineus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-throated Lorikeet | Black-lored Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charmosyna amabilis | Tanygnathus gramineus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.4 cm (8.4 in) | 52.8 cm (20.8 in) |
| Weight | 8.5 g (0.30 oz) | 237.3 g (8.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Red-throated Lorikeet
Vulnerable
Black-lored Parrot
About These Birds
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.