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Orange-bellied Parrot
Neophema chrysogaster
Orange-bellied Parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) — Parrots & Cockatoos of Australia & Oceania.
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The Orange-bellied Parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) is a member of the Psittaculidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 45.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittaculidae Old World Parrots
- Genus Neophema
- Species chrysogaster
Quick facts
- Weight
- 45.9 g
- Diet
- Seed-eaters
- Family
- Psittaculidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Orange-bellied 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 Orange-bellied Parrot is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Orange-bellied Parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) belongs to the Psittaculidae family of the order Psittaciformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU coastal sw Tasmania (se Australia).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 45.9 g, with a wing length of about 10.7 cm and a tail of around 10.1 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 3,130 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Orange-bellied Parrot?
The Orange-bellied Parrot is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 45.9 g.
Where does the Orange-bellied Parrot live?
The Orange-bellied Parrot is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU coastal sw Tasmania (se Australia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Orange-bellied Parrot belong to?
The Orange-bellied Parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) belongs to the Psittaculidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Orange-bellied Parrot eat?
The Orange-bellied Parrot is a granivore — it feeds mainly on seeds and grain.
Does the Orange-bellied Parrot migrate?
The Orange-bellied Parrot is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Orange-bellied Parrot endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
How large is the Orange-bellied Parrot's range?
The Orange-bellied Parrot has a mapped global range of about 3,130 km².
Conservation
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