Scarlet-chested Parrot
NameScarlet-chested Parrot
Common NameScarlet-chested Parrot
Scientific NameNeophema splendida
FamilyPsittaculidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)42.5
Plumage DetailsMales exhibit a brilliant blue face and crown, a vivid scarlet chest, a green back and wings, and a bright yellow belly. Females are duller, lacking the scarlet chest and having less intense blue on the head.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalizations are soft, twittering calls, often described as a gentle 'tseet-tseet' or chittering, not typically loud or harsh.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the interior of southern and western Australia, inhabiting arid and semi-arid scrublands and grasslands.
Identifying FeaturesBrilliant blue head, Vivid scarlet chest (males), Green back, Bright yellow belly, Small size, Ground-foraging behavior
Description
The Scarlet-chested Parrot is a small, vibrantly colored parrot native to arid and semi-arid regions of Australia. Males are particularly striking with their brilliant blue head, scarlet chest, and green back, often seen foraging on the ground for seeds.
