Australian King-parrot vs Eastern Rosella

Alisterus scapularis compared with Platycercus eximius

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Australian King-parrot Eastern Rosella
Scientific Name Alisterus scapularis Platycercus eximius
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 42.0 cm (16.5 in) 30.3 cm (11.9 in)
Weight 237.83333333333334 g (8.39 oz) 100.0 g (3.53 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 4-9
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Australian King-parrot only

None

Eastern Rosella only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Australian King-parrot

Least Concern

Eastern Rosella

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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