Bird
Kakapo
Flightless nocturnal parrot of New Zealand
Order Psittaciformes
Psittaciformes is a taxonomic order in the class Aves. Global Animal Guide profiles 9 of its members: Kakapo, Scarlet Macaw, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo and 6 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Psittaciformes species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kakapo Strigops habroptilus | 3 kg | 60 cm | 5 km/h | 60 yrs | Oceania | Critically Endangered |
| Scarlet Macaw Ara macao | 1 kg | 85 cm | 55 km/h | 40 yrs | North America, South America | Least Concern |
| Sulphur-crested Cockatoo Cacatua galerita | 850 g | 50 cm | 50 km/h | 60 yrs | Oceania | Least Concern |
| Peach-faced Lovebird Agapornis roseicollis | 50 g | 17 cm | 45 km/h | 15 yrs | Africa | Least Concern |
| Hyacinth Macaw Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus | 1.5 kg | 1 m | 50 km/h | 50 yrs | South America | Vulnerable |
| Kea Nestor notabilis | 900 g | 48 cm | 50 km/h | 30 yrs | Oceania | Endangered |
| African Grey Parrot Psittacus erithacus | 400 g | 33 cm | 50 km/h | 55 yrs | Africa | Endangered |
| Budgerigar Melopsittacus undulatus | 35 g | 18 cm | 40 km/h | 7 yrs | Oceania | Least Concern |
| Cockatiel Nymphicus hollandicus | 90 g | 32 cm | 64 km/h | 18 yrs | Oceania | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
Profiles
Bird
Scarlet Macaw
Iconic red-and-blue rainforest parrot
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Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Australia's loud crested parrot
Bird
Peach-faced Lovebird
Africa's pocket parrot that bonds for life
Bird
Hyacinth Macaw
Largest flying parrot, cobalt blue
Bird
Kea
Alpine parrot renowned for curiosity
Bird
African Grey Parrot
One of the most intelligent talking birds
Bird
Budgerigar
The little Australian parakeet and world's most popular pet bird
Bird
Cockatiel
The crested Australian parrot known for whistling