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Red-rumped parrot or Grass parrot
Psephotus haematonotus
-37.7846, 144.952
Field Notes
Description:
Approx 11cm in length, males plumage is bright emerald-green with yellow underparts, blue highlights on the wings & upper back & a bright red rump. The female is less vibrant mainly olive and a duller green with blueish black wing tips.
Habitat:
Open grasslands & lightly timbered plains also along water courses
Notes:
This pair were preparing a hollow for breeding outside & next to the great flight aviary at Melbourne zoo.
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