Elegant Parrot
NameElegant Parrot
Common NameElegant Parrot
Scientific NameNeophema elegans
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsPredominantly olive-green body with a bright yellow forehead and lores. A prominent blue frontal band extends across the forehead, bordered above by a darker blue line. The primary coverts and outer flight feathers are blue, and the belly is yellow.
Vocalization / CallSoft, tinkling calls are typically given while foraging. In flight, they emit a distinctive two-note whistle.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern Australia, including southwestern Western Australia and southeastern Australia (South Australia, Victoria, and parts of New South Wales).
Identifying FeaturesSmall, slender build, Olive-green body plumage, Bright yellow face and forehead, Blue frontal band above the yellow face, Blue on wing feathers, Long, slender tail, Ground-foraging behavior
Description
The Elegant Parrot is a small, slender parrot known for its vibrant olive-green plumage and distinctive facial markings. It is often observed foraging on the ground for seeds in open woodlands and grasslands.
