Australian King-parrot vs Yellow-throated Hanging-parrot

Alisterus scapularis compared with Loriculus pusillus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Australian King-parrot Yellow-throated Hanging-parrot
Scientific Name Alisterus scapularis Loriculus pusillus
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 42.0 cm (16.5 in) 17.0 cm (6.7 in)
Weight 237.83333333333334 g (8.39 oz) 15.5 g (0.55 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Australian King-parrot only

None

Yellow-throated Hanging-parrot only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Australian King-parrot

Near Threatened

Yellow-throated Hanging-parrot

About These Birds

Australian King-parrot

The Australian King-parrot is a large, striking parrot found in humid forests and forest edges of eastern Australia. Weighing about 237.8g with a wingspan of 42cm, the male has a brilliant scarlet head and underparts contrasting with dark green upperparts. It feeds on seeds, fruit, and blossoms in the forest canopy.

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