Naretha Bluebonnet
NameNaretha Bluebonnet
Common NameNaretha Bluebonnet
Scientific NameNorthiella narethae
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)34
Length (cm)30.5
Weight (g)90
Plumage DetailsFeatures a bright blue forehead and face, transitioning to an olive-brown crown and nape. The back and underparts are dull olive-brown, with a prominent red patch on the shoulders. Its rump is blue-green, and the vent area is reddish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, chattering calls and distinct whistling notes. It also produces a characteristic 'cluck-cluck' or 'chack-chack' alarm call.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area within the Nullarbor Plain in Western Australia, specifically around the Naretha region.
Identifying FeaturesBlue face and forehead, Red shoulder patch, Dull olive-brown body plumage, Restricted range in Nullarbor Plain
Description
The Naretha Bluebonnet is a medium-sized parrot characterized by its distinctive blue face and dull olive-brown body. It is typically found foraging on the ground for seeds in arid and semi-arid regions of Australia.
