Red-rumped Parrot

The Red-rumped Parrot , also known as the Red-backed Parrot or Grass Parrot, is a common bird of south-eastern Australia, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin.

The Red-rumped 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-rumped parrot sighted was in a sign above a Carlingford Shopping Centre. It’s companion was an Eastern Rosella. More

Red-rumped Parrot, female, feeding on the ground. Red-rumped Parrot, female, feeding on the ground. More

Red-rumped Parrots are most likely seen rising in small startled flocks when disturbed in the grassy areas in and around the suburbs. Their green colour makes them very hard to see when quietly feeding on the ground, particularly the much less brightly coloured female. However, their distinctive penetrating calls in flight draw attention. In contrast to the rosellas and king-parrots, the number of Red-rumped Parrots appears to be declining. Major competitors for food are Crested Pigeons, which are increasing in numbers. More

The Red-rumped Parrot is a medium sized slender parrot found in the south-east of Australia. More images and info inside. The adult male, shown above, is bright green with a blue green head, a red rump and yellow shoulders and belly. The female is a duller olive green with a green rump and faint yellow or light green scales on the belly. Young birds of both sexes are duller in colour. It is similar to the Mulga Parrot. More

Red-rumped Parrots can be found in pairs or flocks in open country with access to water. They avoid the coast and the wetter, more heavily wooded areas. Clearing of large tracts of forest and the provision of water for stock has probably extended their range. They are often seen in suburban parks and gardens. Their green plumage provides such a good camouflage in ankle length grasses that they can hide quite effectively until the viewer is only 10-20 metres away. More

of red-rumped parrots was living in the park right next door. Once I’d finished with my work, I walked down to have a look and was far from disappointed. Please excuse the quality of the photos. My camera is not only cheap but somewhat wonky and I had to take these shots at full zoom. Typically for the bird kingdom, the dull version of the bird is the female. More

Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus) Filmed at Stanthorpe, S Qld Feb 1999 using Canon EX1 Hi8 & Sigma 400mm lens. Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus) Filmed at Stanthorpe, S Qld Feb 1999 using Canon EX1 Hi8 & Sigma 400mm lens.all » Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus) Filmed at Stanthorpe, S Qld Feb 1999 using Canon EX1 Hi8 & Sigma 400mm lens.« Download video - iPod/PSPDownload is starting. Save file to your computer. If the download does not start automatically, right-click this link and choose "Save As". More

Images Red-rumped parrot perched on tree trunk This parrot is named after its most distinctive feature: the bright red patch of feathers on its rump. Its striking rump contrasts with the rest of the plumage, which on males is largely grass green and on females is a duller brownish-green. The ... More

Red-rumped parrot perched on tree trunk Red-rumped parrot perched on tree trunkPrint factsheet Facts - Synonyms: Platycercus haematonotus Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Aves Order Psittaciformes Family Psittacidae Genus Psephotus (1) Size More

The Red-rumped parrot is a common bird to the region of south-eastern Australia. They are of moderate size with a length of only 28cm, similar to parakeets. Its tail is long like that of arboreal birds, but they feed primarily on the ground. The male is a bright jade green with yellow breast, and under parts. The male also has blue highlights on its wings and back that blend perfectly into the green. More

Red-rumped ParrotsThe Red-rumped Parrot, Psephotus haematonotus, is common in south-eastern Australia, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin. This parrot is listed as CITES II - endangered species. Red-rumped Parrots can be found in pairs or flocks in open country with access to water. They avoid the coast and the wetter, more heavily timbered, areas. Clearing of large tracts of forest and the provision of water for stock has probably extended their range. They often visit suburban parks and gardens. More

Red-rumped Parrots mate for life. The female chooses and prepares the nesting site, usually a hollow in a eucalypt tree. Eggs are laid on a decayed wood bed and the female incubates the eggs while the male regularly feeds her from the food he collects. Red-rumps as pets Many people, primarily in Australia keep red-rumps as pets. More

Red-rumped parrots have a tendency to become overweight when kept in small aviaries. This is easily remedied by removing the majority of oily seeds (such as safflower and sunflower) from their diet. Because Red-rumped Parrots spend quite a great deal of time feeding on the ground, they are at risk from fungal infections and intestinal worms. This is relatively easy to prevent by maintaining a high standard of hygiene. More

This is a juvenile Red-Rumped Parrot that has recently fledged (at time of photo). other names Grass Parrot or Red-Backed Parrot DESCRIPTION Male: Head and neck are a brilliant emerald green colour, darkening down the back and a brick red colour on the rump. Chest is paler green and underparts are yellow. Tail pale green darkening to the tip. Female: Pale grey-green in colour. Rump and tail green. Bend of wing is blue-ish in colour. More

Pair of Red-rumped Parrots in a White Cedar tree, 20 km south of Narrabri, New South Wales (click on image for larger version) Red-rumped Parrots taking a bath (click on image for larger version) Male Red-rumped Parrot displaying the plumage on its back, left, and well-camouflaged female, right (click on image for larger version) Here a different perspective (click on image for larger version) More

Did You Know?The Red-rumped Parrot feeds on seed heads by perching on the stem of a small plant until it gives way under its weight and bends to the ground, allowing the bird to pick off the seeds. Species Profile Genus: Psephotus Species: haematonotus Size: Adult Weight: 27cm (10.5 in) 55-85g (1.9-3 oz) Races including nominate: two: P.h. More

Red-rumped Parrots can be found in pairs or flocks in open country with access to water. They avoid the coast and the wetter, more heavily timbered areas. Clearing of large tracts of forest and the provision of water for stock has probably extended their range. They are often seen in suburban parks and gardens. More