Black Parrot vs Northern Rosella
Coracopsis nigra compared with Platycercus venustus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Parrot | Northern Rosella |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coracopsis nigra | Platycercus venustus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | 29.2 cm (11.5 in) |
| Weight | 254.0 g (8.96 oz) | 89.4 g (3.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Parrot
Least Concern
Northern Rosella
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.