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Hence all other species in the genus have been moved to the new genus Psephotellus, leaving the red-rumped parrot as the sole member in the now monotypic genus.
At a glance
Sounds
Range map
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
Ground feeding parrot. Common in open habitats, particularly farmland and surrounding woodland areas in southeastern Australia.
Male is bright green with blue head and red rump; female is quite different in being much duller-olive green and lacking red rump.
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