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Status in the Wild

World Population:
Above 21,500

Range:
P.a. anthopeplus: Inland SE Australia, near middle of Murray and lower Darling Rivers and corresponding tributaries in far SE New South Wales and NW Victoria to nearby E South Australia.
P.a. westralis: SW Australia, north to Lake Moore district and east to eastern Goldfields, Balladonia district, and Israelite Bay.


Habitat:
Found in riparian river redgum habitats, mallee scrub areas, box woodland with cypress pine, orchards and vineyards. In the west this species is found in acacia and eucalyptus woodland.

Threat Summary:
P.a. anthopeplus is endangered. The clearance of mallee scrub, road kills, the taking over of nesting hollows by honeybees and Galahs and human interference are considered to be threats.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Feeds on grass seeds, herbs, fruits, berries, buds and flowers. Cereal crops and nuts from orchards may also be taken.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Birds disperse over large area after breeding season. Outside of breeding birds are found in boisterous flocks of a hundred or more, but are generally wary of humans. Feeds mainly on the ground.

Clutch and Egg Size:
4-6 rounded eggs, 31.0 x 24.5mm (1.2 x 0.9 in)

Breeding Season:
August-January

More Info Sites:
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/data/press/parrot_obs.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regent_Parrot

http://www.deh.sa.gov.au/biodiversity/pdfs/regent_parrot.pdf