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Scarlet-chested Parrot (Neophema splendida) Alternate name(s): "Splendid Grass-parrot", "Orange-throated Grass-parrot", "Scarlet-breasted Parrot" Size: 18-21 cm Weight: 35-45 g

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Physical description Click here for a physical description Scarlet-chested Parrots are small parrots. Their plumage is dimorphic, i.e. males and females are different. Male Scarlet-chested Parrots have a conspicuous, scarlet-red chest that gives them their name. The forehead is all-blue, the belly, vent and undertail in cluding coverts is yellow and the back, from the cap downward, is olive-green, including the uppertail. The primarily olive-green wings have blue shoulder patches and near-black flight feathers. Female Scarlet-chested Parrots have a yellowish-green chest, instead of scarlet-red, but otherwise resemble males. The irises of both sexes are dark, the bills are dark-grey and the legs and feet are also dark-grey.

Taxonomy, classification See Scarlet-chested Parrot at Wikipedia .

Range, habitat, finding this species Click here for information on habitat and range The overall distribution of this species can be assessed based on sighting reports submitted by birdwatchers to ebird.org . The global distribution of the Scarlet-chested Parrot is available HERE . Scarlet-chested Parrots are endemic to Australia. They inhabit parts of the semi-arid interior of the Australian continent. They are found along the lower Darling River, close to the confluence with the Murray River, in the western-most part of NSW and across essentially the entire northern half of SA, into eastern WA along the border with SA. Conditions permitting, they will disperse further across the interior towards the North, South and especially the West, into inland WA (towards Kalgoorlie, WA). Scarlet-chested Parrots have a preference for mulga-dominated scrub and mallee.

Sightings Click here for sighting information We have not seen a Scarlet-chested Parrot out in the wild yet. The photo below was obtained in captivity.

Photos

ADULT

MALE

Lateral view of a male Scarlet-chested Parrot in captivity

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