Black-lored Parrot vs Blue Lorikeet
Tanygnathus gramineus compared with Vini peruviana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-lored Parrot | Blue Lorikeet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tanygnathus gramineus | Vini peruviana |
| Order | Psittaciformes | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Psittaculidae | Psittaculidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.8 cm (20.8 in) | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Weight | 237.3 g (8.37 oz) | 31.95 g (1.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-lored Parrot
Vulnerable
Blue Lorikeet
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.