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Blue-winged Parrot  (Neophema chrysostoma)

Also Known As: Blue-winged Grass-Parakeet, Blue-banded Parrot or Grass-Parakeet, Grass Parrot, Hobart Ground Parrot
 
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Blue-winged Parrot (Neophema chrysostoma) Bald Hill, Victoria, Australia

Credit: (c) Ian Montgomery | http://birdway.com.au
 
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Did You Know?
The plumage of the Blue-winged Parrot becomes much brighter when the birds are in breeding condition, advertising their availability to others.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Above 20,000

Range: SE Australia, including Tasmania.

Habitat:
Seen up to 1200m (3936 ft) in a varied range of habitats including savanna woodland, grasslands, orchards, forest clearings, farmland, coastal marshland, dune systems, heath, saltbush, mallee, mulga and other open areas.

Threat Summary:
No threats at present.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Takes seeds, fruits, blossoms and insects.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Are quite tame, approachable. Several pairs may nest in a single tree, forming a breeding colony. Birds forage on the ground and in trees for food. Are found in pairs or small groups.

Clutch and Egg Size:
4-6 rounded eggs, 23.5 x 19.0mm (0.9 x 0.7 in)

Breeding Season:
September-early February

More Info Sites:
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/biodiversity/bcp/threatened.html

http://www.birdkeepinginaustralia.com/articles/article37.html

http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=MU9800169.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-winged_Parrot