Königssittich
Alisterus scapularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="alisterus-scapularis"></birdfyi-bird>The Königssittich (Alisterus scapularis) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (altwelt-sittiche), within the order Psittaciformes (papageien). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 42 cm and a weight of 237.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 42,0 cm | 16.5 in |
| Gewicht | 237,83333333333334 g | 8.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 35 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Psittaciformes (Papageien) |
| Familie | Psittaculidae (Altwelt-Sittiche) |
| Genus | Alisterus |
| Arten | Alisterus scapularis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء الملك الأسترالي |
| French | Perruche royale |
| German | Königssittich |
| Indonesian | Bayan-raja Australia |
| Japanese | キンショウジョウインコ |
| Portuguese | periquito-rei-australiano |
| Russian | Королевский попугай |
Distribution
Königssittich has been recorded in 6 countries.
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