Ground Parrot vs Black-lored Parrot
Pezoporus wallicus compared with Tanygnathus gramineus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ground Parrot | Black-lored Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pezoporus wallicus | Tanygnathus gramineus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.9 cm (10.6 in) | 52.8 cm (20.8 in) |
| Weight | 83.0 g (2.93 oz) | 237.3 g (8.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Ground Parrot only
Black-lored Parrot only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ground Parrot
Vulnerable
Black-lored Parrot
About These Birds
Black-lored Parrot
The Black-lored Parrot is a vulnerable, medium-sized parrot with vivid green plumage, a red bill, and distinctive black lore patches between the eye and bill. It is endemic to Buru Island in the Moluccas (Maluku Islands), Indonesia, inhabiting primary and secondary forest. It feeds on seeds, fruits, and berries in the forest canopy, and is threatened by habitat loss and the wild bird trade.