by Peter Rowland | Friday, November 13, 2020
Turquoise Parrot Scientific Name: Neophema pulchella Size: around 20 cm What does it look and sound like? The small Turquoise Parrot shows strong sexual dimorphism. The male has a turquoise head, yellow underparts and an olive-green back. While the median, outer...
by Peter Rowland | Sunday, February 27, 2022
Green Rosella Scientific Name: Platycercus caledonicus Size: Total Length 33 to 37 cm What does it look like? This solidly-built parrot is Australia’s largest rosella. The Green Rosella is more yellow when mature, with a blue throat patch and reddish forehead and...
by Peter Rowland | Monday, October 26, 2020
Superb Parrot Male Female Scientific Name: Polytelis swainsonii Size: 36 to 42 cm What does it look like? The Superb Parrot is brilliant green, with a long, tapered tail and orange bill. The male has a bright yellow face and throat, bordered with orange below and with...
