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Robust, big-headed, and rather short-tailed parrot endemic to Papua and Cape York (Australia) and introduced to Solomon Islands, where it inhabits lowland and foothill forests.
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At a glance
FamilyOld World Parrots
SizeMedium
RarityRare
HabitatWoodland, forest edge, flowering street trees, farmland belts, and urban parkland.
Best timeMorning and late afternoon, especially when birds move between roost and feeding areas.
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Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Male bright green with red underwings and orange bill, female bright red with violet belly and dark bill. Usually seen flying above forests at first light, squawking loudly.
Behavior
Robust, big-headed, and rather short-tailed parrot endemic to Papua and Cape York (Australia) and introduced to Solomon Islands, where it inhabits lowland and foothill forests. Calls include an ear-shattering, high-pitched squawk, as well as a lower, rasping caw.
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