Black Parrot vs Yellow-throated Hanging-parrot

Coracopsis nigra compared with Loriculus pusillus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Black Parrot Yellow-throated Hanging-parrot
Scientific Name Coracopsis nigra Loriculus pusillus
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 43.5 cm (17.1 in) 17.0 cm (6.7 in)
Weight 254.0 g (8.96 oz) 15.5 g (0.55 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-5 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Black Parrot only

Yellow-throated Hanging-parrot only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Black Parrot

Near Threatened

Yellow-throated Hanging-parrot

About These Birds

Black Parrot

The Black Parrot is a medium-sized, uniformly brownish-black parrot with a grayish bill and a pale edge to the feathers giving a scaly appearance. It inhabits forests and forest edges of Madagascar, the Comoro Islands, and Seychelles, depending on availability of fruiting trees. It feeds on seeds, fruits, and flowers in the forest canopy and is important as a seed disperser in island ecosystems.

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