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Golden-shouldered Parrot
Psephotellus chrysopterygius
Golden-shouldered Parrot (Psephotellus chrysopterygius) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
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The Golden-shouldered Parrot (Psephotellus chrysopterygius) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 46.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Psephotellus
- Species chrysopterygius
Where it lives
North-central Cape York Pen., northeastern QLD (northeastern Australia)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 46.8 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Golden-shouldered Parrot is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Golden-shouldered Parrot is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Golden-shouldered Parrot (Psephotellus chrysopterygius) is a member of the Psittaculidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU nc Cape York Pen., ne QLD (ne Australia).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 46.8 g, with a wing length of about 10.8 cm and a tail of around 11.1 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 2,870 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Golden-shouldered Parrot?
The Golden-shouldered Parrot is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 46.8 g.
Where does the Golden-shouldered Parrot live?
The Golden-shouldered Parrot is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU nc Cape York Pen., ne QLD (ne Australia), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Golden-shouldered Parrot belong to?
The Golden-shouldered Parrot (Psephotellus chrysopterygius) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Golden-shouldered Parrot eat?
The Golden-shouldered Parrot is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Golden-shouldered Parrot migrate?
The Golden-shouldered Parrot is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Golden-shouldered Parrot endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Golden-shouldered Parrot make?
1 real field recording of the Golden-shouldered Parrot can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Golden-shouldered Parrot's range?
The Golden-shouldered Parrot has a mapped global range of about 2,870 km².
Conservation
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