Red-cheeked Parrot

The Red-cheeked Parrot is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.

The Red-cheeked Parrot is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Red-cheeked Parrot (Geoffroyus geoffroyi) is a species of parrot in the Psittacidae family. It is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Geoffroyus geoffroyi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. More

The Red-cheeked Parrot (Geoffroyus geoffroyi geoffroyi) is found in Australia, Indonesia - specifically Timor (province East Nusa Tenggara) and Wetar Islands (province Maluku) in the Lesser Sunda Islands, and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. Listing of Sub-species Description: The Red-cheeked Parrot averages 8 to 8. More

Male Red-cheeked Parrot (Geoffroyus geoffroyi minor) feeding on flowering tree Credit: © Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng/index.shtml photos Photos videoVideo 1 eNewsletter SIGNUP FOR EMAIL UPDATES Did You Know?The Red-cheeked Parrot, en route from roosting areas to its morning feed, will pause to display and call from atop a leafless perch above the canopy, standing very upright, bill pointing to the sky and vibrating its wings in cue with contact calls. More

The adult Red-cheeked Parrot has a height of 25-cm (10 in.). The length of its body is approximately eight inches, and its wing span is usually between 135-155 mm (5-6 in.) The general plumage of the male bird is bright green, with a bright red face. There are also various other colors found on the bird, but only in small patches on specific body parts. The crown and back of its head is violet-blue. The breast, abdomen, upper, and lower tail coverts are yellowish-green. More

Wild male Red-cheeked Parrot on perch, Buru Island, Indonesia © Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng/index.shtml Wild male Red-cheeked parrot perched on branch © Ron Hoff Male Red-cheeked Parrot perched under tree canopy © Mehd Halaouate | http://www.indonesien.nu/indonesieneng/index. More

The colourful Red-cheeked Parrot, although widespread, is always great to see (Craig Robson) The colourful Red-cheeked Parrot, although widespread, is always great to see (Craig Robson) Amongst the pigeons, the delightful Red-naped Fruit-Dove is one of the stars (Craig Robson) Amongst the pigeons, the delightful Red-naped Fruit-Dove is one of the stars (Craig Robson) The Sumba Green Pigeon is one of a series of endemic Trerons (Craig Robson) The Sumba Green Pigeon is one of a series of endemic Trerons (Craig More

Red-cheeked Parrot Geoffroyus geoffroyi aruensis - Female Red-cheeked Parrot Photographer : More

* Red-cheeked Parrot (Australian) / No Common Name (Geoffroyus geoffroyi maclennani) * Neumann's Red-cheeked Parrots (Geoffroyus geoffroyi minor) * Biak Red-cheeked Parrots (Geoffroyus geoffroyi mysoriensis) * Obi Red-cheeked Parrots (Geoffroyus geoffroyi obiensis) * Huon Red-cheeked Parrots (Geoffroyus geoffroyi orientalis) * Pucheran's Red-cheeked Parrots (Geoffroyus geoffroyi pucherani) * Buru Red-cheeked Parrots (Geoffroyus geoffroy More