by Peter Rowland | Thursday, October 2, 2025
Swift Parrot Male and female (right) investigating a nest hollow Scientific Name: Lathamus discolor Size: around 25 cm What does it look and sound like? Appearance and Key Features The Swift Parrot is a bright green, slender parrot that grows to about 25 cm in size....
by Peter Rowland | Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Red-Rumped Parrot Male feeding on grass seeds Male and female (right) investigating a nest hollow Scientific Name: Psephotus haematonotus Size: 25 to 28 cm What does it look and sound like? Appearance and Key Features The Red-rumped Parrot is a moderate-sized parrot,...
by Peter Rowland | Friday, October 16, 2020
Australian King Parrot Adult Male Female Scientific Name: Alisterus scapularis Size: 42 cm What does it look like? The Australian King Parrot is a striking bird. Adult males have an entirely red head, orange bill and pale green shoulder stripe, the female has a dark...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 26, 2020
Crimson Rosella Scientific Name: Platycercus elegans Size: Total Length 32-36 cm What does it look and sound like? Although the adult Crimson Rosella is unmistakable in its rich crimson plumage and bright blue cheeks, young birds have caused much confusion. Most...
by Peter Rowland | Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Orange-bellied Parrot Scientific Name: Neophema chrysogaster Size: Around 20 cm What does it look and sound like? The Orange-bellied Parrot, or OBP as it is often called, is generally grassy green above, with a yellow chest, orange belly, and a blue band above the...
