Orange-bellied Parrot (Neophema chrysogaster)
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Orange-bellied Parrot

Neophema chrysogaster (Latham, 1790)

20 cmLength46 gWeight

The orange-bellied parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) is a small parrot endemic to southern Australia, and one of only three species of parrot that migrate.

Critically 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 orange-bellied parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) is a small parrot endemic to southern Australia, and one of only three species of parrot that migrate. It was described by John Latham in 1790. The adult male is distinguished by its bright grass-green upper parts, yellow underparts and orange belly patch.

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Questions

How big is the Orange-bellied Parrot?

The Orange-bellied Parrot is about 20 cm long and weighs around 46 g.

Where does the Orange-bellied Parrot live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: coastal southwestern Tasmania (southeastern Australia).

Is the Orange-bellied Parrot endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Orange-bellied Parrot as Critically Endangered.

What does the Orange-bellied Parrot eat?

Main food: Seeds.

What family is the Orange-bellied Parrot in?

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

At a glance

Length
20 cm
Weight
46 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Seeds
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
107 mm
Tail
101 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

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

Range

Australasia: coastal southwestern Tasmania (southeastern Australia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
Old World Parrots Psittaculidae
Genus
Neophema

Other birds in the genus Neophema

Blue-winged ParrotBlue-winged ParrotNeophema chrysostomaElegant ParrotElegant ParrotNeophema elegansRock ParrotRock ParrotNeophema petrophilaTurquoise ParrotTurquoise ParrotNeophema pulchellaScarlet-chested ParrotScarlet-chested ParrotNeophema splendidaPesquet's ParrotPesquet's ParrotPsittrichas fulgidusGreater Vasa ParrotGreater Vasa ParrotCoracopsis vasaSeychelles Black ParrotSeychelles Black ParrotCoracopsis barklyiComoro Black ParrotComoro Black ParrotCoracopsis sibilansLesser Vasa ParrotLesser Vasa ParrotCoracopsis nigra
Orange-bellied Parrot

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