Golden-shouldered Parrot
NameGolden-shouldered Parrot
Common NameGolden-shouldered Parrot
Scientific NamePsephotellus chrysopterygius
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)31
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsMales feature a black cap, pale yellow forehead, turquoise-blue face and breast, grey back and wings with a prominent golden-yellow patch on the shoulder, and an orange lower belly. The long tail is blue-green. Females are duller overall.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched, reedy 'chwit-chwit' or 'tew-tew' calls, often given in flight or when disturbed. They also produce a soft chattering sound.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area of the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia.
Identifying FeaturesGolden-yellow shoulder patch (males), Black cap (males), Turquoise-blue face and breast (males), Orange lower belly, Long, pointed blue-green tail, Ground-feeding behavior
Description
This medium-sized, slender parrot is known for its striking plumage, particularly in males. It is a ground-feeding species, often found foraging for seeds in open woodlands and grasslands.
