Sulu Racquet-tail vs Black-lored Parrot
Prioniturus verticalis compared with Tanygnathus gramineus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Sulu Racquet-tail | Black-lored Parrot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prioniturus verticalis | Tanygnathus gramineus |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.3 cm (13.1 in) | 52.8 cm (20.8 in) |
| Weight | 45.0 g (1.59 oz) | 237.3 g (8.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Sulu Racquet-tail
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.