Norfolk Island Parakeet — Australian Bird Identification Guide | BetterBirding

Bird guideNorfolk Island Parakeet

Also note electric blue wing lining.

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⚠️Endangered

🍃Indigenous: Tasman Parakeet, Green Parrot

At a glance

FamilyOld World Parrots

SizeMedium

RarityRare

HabitatInhabits remaining native forests on Norfolk Island.

Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from October to November.

Sounds

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Recorded by William Goulding

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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

One of only two parrots on Norfolk Island; compare with immature Crimson Rosella, which is much longer-tailed and differs in overall coloration. Previously very rare, but active conservation management has restored numbers.

Behavior

Gives noisy nasal yammering calls.

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Regional timing

Northern Territory

Peak: October to November61 records

Commonly confused with

Crimson RosellaPlatycercus elegansNote diagnostic blue cheek regardless of form (the Green Rosella of Tasmania also has blue cheeks but the two species’ ranges do not normally overlap). Juvenile much greener than adult, attaining a blotched mixed plumage as they transition to adult. Found in a wide range of habitats in southeastern Australia. In many locations it is accustomed to humans and can be quite tame.→