Australian King-parrot vs Mulga Parrot

Alisterus scapularis compared with Psephotellus varius

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Australian King-parrot Mulga Parrot
Scientific Name Alisterus scapularis Psephotellus varius
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 42.0 cm (16.5 in) 26.8 cm (10.6 in)
Weight 237.83333333333334 g (8.39 oz) 60.5 g (2.13 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 4-7
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Australian King-parrot only

Mulga Parrot only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Australian King-parrot

Least Concern

Mulga 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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