Australian King-parrot vs Nicobar Parakeet

Alisterus scapularis compared with Psittacula caniceps

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Australian King-parrot Nicobar Parakeet
Scientific Name Alisterus scapularis Psittacula caniceps
Order Psittaciformes Psittaciformes
Family Psittaculidae Psittaculidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length — —
Wingspan 42.0 cm (16.5 in) 42.4 cm (16.7 in)
Weight 237.83333333333334 g (8.39 oz) 224.0 g (7.90 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Australian King-parrot only

None

Nicobar Parakeet only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Australian King-parrot

Near Threatened

Nicobar Parakeet

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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