Black Parrot vs Coconut Lorikeet

Coracopsis nigra compared with Trichoglossus haematodus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Black Parrot Coconut Lorikeet
Scientific Name Coracopsis nigra Trichoglossus haematodus
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 43.5 cm (17.1 in) 31.0 cm (12.2 in)
Weight 254.0 g (8.96 oz) 119.4 g (4.21 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-5 1-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Black Parrot only

None

Coconut Lorikeet only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Black Parrot

Least Concern

Coconut Lorikeet

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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