Scarlet-chested Parrot

Neophema splendida (Gould, 1841)

19–21 cmLength39 gWeight

Busiest months: March and May · Most records: Australia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Scarlet-chested Parrot has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Gluepot ReserveAustralia151 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The scarlet-chested parrot (Neophema splendida), 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.

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Questions

How big is the Scarlet-chested Parrot?

The Scarlet-chested Parrot is about 19–21 cm long and weighs around 39 g.

Where does the Scarlet-chested Parrot live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: east-central Western Australia, southwestern Northern Territory and South Australia (south-central Australia). It is most often recorded in Australia.