Flores Hanging-parrot vs Alexandrine Parakeet

Loriculus flosculus compared with Palaeornis eupatria

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Flores Hanging-parrot Alexandrine Parakeet
Scientific Name Loriculus flosculus Palaeornis eupatria
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Vulnerable Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 15.2 cm (6.0 in) 42.0 cm (16.5 in)
Weight 34.0 g (1.20 oz) 228.0 g (8.04 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Flores Hanging-parrot only

Alexandrine Parakeet only

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Flores Hanging-parrot

Near Threatened

Alexandrine Parakeet

About These Birds

Alexandrine Parakeet

The Alexandrine Parakeet is a large, near-threatened parakeet weighing about 228 g with a wingspan of 42 cm. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it is recognised by its large red bill, green plumage, and distinctive red shoulder patch, and is one of the largest ring-necked parakeet relatives.

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