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Naretha Bluebonnet
Northiella narethae
Naretha Bluebonnet (Northiella narethae) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
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The Naretha Bluebonnet (Northiella narethae) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 85.9 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Northiella
- Species narethae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 85.9 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Naretha Bluebonnet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Naretha Bluebonnet is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Naretha Bluebonnet (Northiella narethae) is a member of the Psittaculidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU se WA and sw SA (sc Australia).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 85.9 g, with a wing length of about 12.9 cm and a tail of around 16.7 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Naretha Bluebonnet?
The Naretha Bluebonnet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 85.9 g.
Where does the Naretha Bluebonnet live?
The Naretha Bluebonnet is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU se WA and sw SA (sc Australia), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Naretha Bluebonnet belong to?
The Naretha Bluebonnet (Northiella narethae) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Naretha Bluebonnet eat?
The Naretha Bluebonnet is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Naretha Bluebonnet migrate?
The Naretha Bluebonnet is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
What sound does the Naretha Bluebonnet make?
1 real field recording of the Naretha Bluebonnet — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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