The mulga parrot ( Psephotellus varius ) is endemic to arid scrublands and lightly timbered grasslands in the interior of southern Australia.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyOld World Parrots
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatThe mulga parrot ( Psephotellus varius ) is endemic to arid scrublands and lightly timbered grasslands in the interior of southern Australia.
Best timeMost reliable in South Australia from April to May.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
4769visible hotspots
43073visible records
5states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
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
Female primarily brownish-green but with splashes of turquoise, blue, red, and yellow. Typically feeds on the ground.
Behavior
Adult male very brightly colored and striking in appearance, primarily turquoise-green with dark blue and yellow in the wings and yellow and red in lower belly.
Gallery
Regional timing
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Victoria