Bird · GBIF taxon 2479795
Bourke's Parrot
Neopsephotus bourkiiAlso known as Bourke's Parakeet, Pink-bellied Parrot, Sundown Parrot, Blue-vented Parrot
Bourke's parrots are gentle, crepuscular nomads of the Australian Outback that become active primarily around dawn and twilight. Their subtle salmon-pink chests and earthy brown plumage provide perfect camouflage among mulga scrub and desert rocks while they forage on the ground for fallen grass seeds. Unlike most parrots, they quietly flutter to waterholes in near darkness, relying on soft whistling calls to stay connected with small flock mates.
CrepuscularGround ForagerAustralian Native
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Grass seeds
- Acacia seeds
- Plant shoots
Predators
- Feral Cats
- Foxes
- Raptors
ThreatsHabitat degradation from overgrazing, feral predators, and extreme drought events
HabitatsArid and semi-arid inland scrublands, mulga woodlands, and spinifex plains
Life span10 to 15 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPsittacidae
- SpeciesNeopsephotus bourkii
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Optimal Viewing: Search mulga woodlands around dawn and dusk when these birds gather to drink.
- Listening Cues: Listen for soft, quiet chirping calls during low-light hours in arid bushland.
- Quiet Approach: Move slowly near waterholes as crepuscular flocks are easily startled.
Co-occurring Species (c) Ron Knight, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Ecological Neighbor (c) http://www.comebirdwatching.blogspot.com/, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Nathan Ruser, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nathan Ruser · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Patrick Connolly, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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