Eastern Bluebonnet
NameEastern Bluebonnet
Common NameEastern Bluebonnet
Scientific NameNorthiella haematogaster
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)31.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright blue forehead and face, pale olive-brown upperparts, blue primary coverts, a prominent red patch on the belly, and yellow flanks and undertail coverts. Females are similar but generally duller, with less extensive red on the belly. Juveniles are duller overall.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations include a harsh, reedy 'cluck-cluck' or 'chatter' often given in flight or while feeding, and a distinctive whistling alarm call.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in inland southeastern Australia, extending from central Queensland south through New South Wales and Victoria, and into eastern South Australia.
Identifying Featuresblue face, red belly patch, yellow underparts, long tail, pale blue-grey beak
Description
The Eastern Bluebonnet is a medium-sized parrot native to inland southeastern Australia. It is characterized by its distinctive blue face, reddish belly patch, and yellow underparts. These birds are typically found in arid and semi-arid woodlands and grasslands, where they forage on the ground for seeds.
