Neopsephotus bourkii
Bourke's Parrot
©paulgear: Bourke's Parrot (Neopsephotus bourkii) showing the blue on the forehead of the adult male
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Psittaciformes
Family
Psittacidae
Genus
Neopsephotus
Species
Neopsephotus bourkii
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
Wild specimens display a basically brown overall colouration with pink abdomen, pinkish breast and a blue rump. The legs are dark-brown, with zygodactyl toes. The bill is yellowish-brown.
The adult male has a blue forehead while the adult female has a little or no blue on the forehead. The Bourke's parrot's feathers help the species blend in with the reddish soil of its home range. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 19 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- Up to 38 cm
Synonyms
Distribution
Audio recordings
Recorded at Sturt National Park (near Tibooburra), New South Wales in Australia.
© Tom Tarrant
(source)
Chronotypes
crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk) They are most active at feeding at dawn and dusk. (Wikipedia)
Diet
They forage on the ground for grasses and seeds. (Wikipedia)
