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Bourke's Parrot (Neophema bourkii)
Also Known As: Bourke's Grass-Parakeet, Pink-bellied Parakeet, Blue-vented Parakeet, Sundown Parrot, Night Parrot
Status in the Wild
World Population:Above 50,000
Range: Found in the interior of central and southern Australia in two restricted populations.
Habitat:
Occur in drier inland areas preferring open mulga Acacia aneura and eucalyptus woodland. Also seen in riverine woodland and Callitris scrub.
Threat Summary:
This species has declined in C New South Wales due to overgrazing by domestic animals, but may be on the increase in the west owing to the abundance of water made possible by irrigation for agriculture.
IUCN Rating:
Least concern
Wild Diet:
Eats grass seeds and shoots of young plants.
CITES Rating:
Appendix II
Ecology:
Is nomadic; will arrive in an area and remain there for a few years before disappearing completely. Up to a thousand birds may be seen during at watering holes during dry spells. Are rapid fliers, travelling low through scrub to visit watering areas. Are quiet and shy while resting in pairs or flocks in vegetation.
Clutch and Egg Size:
4-5 rounded eggs, 20.0 x 16.5mm (0.8 x 0.6 in)
Breeding Season:
August-December
Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.deh.gov.au/biodiversity/publications/technical/artificial-water/ch33.html
More Info Sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourke's_Parrot
http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_009.htm#Bourke%20Parrot
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