Perruche royale

Perruche royale

Alisterus scapularis

Least Concern
Envergure
42,0 cm
Poids
237,83333333333334 g
Famille
Psittaculidae
Ordre
Psittaciformes

The Perruche royale (Alisterus scapularis) is a bird species in the family Psittaculidae (old world parakeets), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). 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
Envergure 42,0 cm 16.5 in
Poids 237,83333333333334 g 8.39 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 35 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-6

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Psittaciformes (Parrots)
Famille Psittaculidae (Old World Parakeets)
Genus Alisterus
Espèces 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

Perruche royale has been recorded in 6 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Perruche royale endangered?
The Perruche royale has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Perruche royale nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Perruche royale?
The Perruche royale has a wingspan of 42.0 cm, weight of 237.83333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Perruche royale belong to?
The Perruche royale (Alisterus scapularis) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittaculidae.

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