Psephotellus varius
The Mulga Parrot is a small, colourful parrot with a distinctive appearance. Males display vibrant green plumage on their back and wings, with yellow and blue patches on the wings. Their head features a yellow band and red crown, with a bright yellow belly.
Females are more subdued in colouration, primarily olive-green with red patches on their wings. Both sexes have similar size and build. Juveniles resemble females but with duller overall plumage.
Length
27cm to 32cm
Wingspan
36cm to 40cm
Weight
53g to 70g
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Mulga Parrots are endemic to Australia. They inhabit arid and semi-arid regions across the southern half of the continent. They are commonly found in mulga woodlands, mallee scrublands, and grasslands with scattered trees.
Their range extends from western New South Wales and southwestern Queensland to the southern Northern Territory and Western Australia. They are non-migratory and maintain their territories year-round in suitable habitats.
Up to 1,000 meters
Arid, Semi-arid
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