Golden-shouldered Parrot (Psephotellus chrysopterygius)
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Golden-shouldered Parrot

Psephotellus chrysopterygius (Gould, 1858)

25–27 cmLength47 gWeight

The golden-shouldered parrot (Psephotellus chrysopterygius), also known as the alwal, arrmorral, minpin, thaku, or antbed parrot, is a rare bird of the southern Cape York Peninsula, in Queensland, Australia.

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The golden-shouldered parrot (Psephotellus chrysopterygius), also known as the alwal, arrmorral, minpin, thaku, or antbed parrot, is a rare bird of the southern Cape York Peninsula, in Queensland, Australia. A small parrot related to the more common hooded parrot (P. dissimilis) of the Northern Territory and the extinct paradise parrot of Queensland and New South Wales.

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Questions

How big is the Golden-shouldered Parrot?

The Golden-shouldered Parrot is about 25–27 cm long and weighs around 47 g.

Where does the Golden-shouldered Parrot live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: north-central Cape York Peninsula, northeastern Queensland (northeastern Australia).

Is the Golden-shouldered Parrot endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Golden-shouldered Parrot as Endangered.

What does the Golden-shouldered Parrot eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Golden-shouldered Parrot in?

It belongs to the family Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Length
25–27 cm
Weight
47 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
108 mm
Tail
111 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: north-central Cape York Peninsula, northeastern Queensland (northeastern Australia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
Genus
Psephotellus

Other birds in the genus Psephotellus

Mulga ParrotMulga ParrotPsephotellus variusHooded ParrotHooded ParrotPsephotellus dissimilisPesquet's ParrotPesquet's ParrotPsittrichas fulgidusGreater Vasa ParrotGreater Vasa ParrotCoracopsis vasaSeychelles Black ParrotSeychelles Black ParrotCoracopsis barklyiComoro Black ParrotComoro Black ParrotCoracopsis sibilansLesser Vasa ParrotLesser Vasa ParrotCoracopsis nigraYellow-capped Pygmy ParrotYellow-capped Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta keiensisGeelvink Pygmy ParrotGeelvink Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta geelvinkianaBuff-faced Pygmy ParrotBuff-faced Pygmy ParrotMicropsitta pusio
Golden-shouldered Parrot

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