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Scarlet-chested Parrot
Neophema splendida(Gould, 1841)
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- Order
- PSITTACIFORMES
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Genus
- Neophema
At a glance
The Scarlet-chested Parrot is a medium-sized bird, about 19–21 cm long, endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 19–21 cm
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Scarlet-chested Parrot look like?
The Scarlet-chested Parrot is a medium-sized bird, about 19–21 cm long and weighing 37–40 g.
The scarlet-chested parrot, known alternately as scarlet-breasted parrot, orange-throated parrot or splendid parrot, is a parrot endemic to central South Australia and inland southern Western Australia. The species is sexually dimorphic; the male has a bright blue face and scarlet chest and yellow underparts, amid overall green plumage, while the female is similar but lacks the red chest. These nomadic parakeets move readily from the Great Victoria Desert region into neighbouring areas. These interruptions are triggered by a search for more favourable conditions. They can survive quite well without access to drinking water, however, as succulent plants help meet much of their fluid requirement. They feed mainly on grass seeds and are most commonly sighted in spinifex.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Scarlet-chested Parrot?
The Scarlet-chested Parrot is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Scarlet-chested Parrot eat?
The Scarlet-chested Parrot feeds on seeds and foliage/herbs, usually foraging in pairs or flocks.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
2 photos
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