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Elegant Parrot  (Neophema elegans)

Also Known As: Elegant Grass-Parakeet, Grass Parrot
 
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Elegant Grass Parakeet

Credit: (c) Susan Flashman | License: Fotolia
 
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Did You Know?
In the wild the Elegant Parrot can sometimes show an orange patch on the underparts, making it look like the critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot, leading to confusion in identification.

Status in the Wild
World Population:
Above 30,000

Range: Occurs in SW and SE Australia.

Habitat:
Found mostly below 500m (1640 ft) in open woodland, agricultural areas, lightly wooded savanna, mallee Eucalyptus gracilis, acacia scrub, saltbush Atriplex plains, saltmarshes and forest clearings.

Threat Summary:
No threats at present.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on the seeds of native and introduced grasses and shrubs as well as sunflower seeds.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Somewhat nomadic, with local movements through the year. Difficult to detect because of how well the birds blend in with the shrubbery. Sometimes confused with the Blue-winged Parrot, as the two species are nearly identical.

Clutch and Egg Size:
4-5 rounded eggs, 20.5 x 17.5mm (0.8 x 0.7 in)

Breeding Season:
August-December

Links to Other Project(s):
http://nrm.sa.gov.au/nrmresearch/display.php?table=research_project&id=5674

More Info Sites:
http://birdcare.com.au/elegant_parrot.htm