Also note electric blue wing lining.
Endangered
Indigenous: Tasman Parakeet, Green Parrot
At a glance
FamilyOld World Parrots
SizeMedium
RarityRare
HabitatInhabits remaining native forests on Norfolk Island.
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from October to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by William Goulding
Range map
Range map
1approx hotspots
61approx records
0states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
One of only two parrots on Norfolk Island; compare with immature Crimson Rosella, which is much longer-tailed and differs in overall coloration. Previously very rare, but active conservation management has restored numbers.
Behavior
Gives noisy nasal yammering calls.
Gallery
Regional timing
Northern Territory
Commonly confused with
Red-crowned ParakeetCyanoramphus novaezelandiaeRed patches are present on each flank and a metallic blue leading edge is present on the wing. Males are larger than females. Restricted to offshore islands of New Zealand and sanctuaries on the mainland. Similar to Yellow-crowned Parakeet and Malherbe’s Parakeet, but can be distinguished by its fully red crown and lower-pitched chattering.→Crimson RosellaPlatycercus elegansNote diagnostic blue cheek regardless of form (the Green Rosella of Tasmania also has blue cheeks but the two species’ ranges do not normally overlap). Juvenile much greener than adult, attaining a blotched mixed plumage as they transition to adult. Found in a wide range of habitats in southeastern Australia. In many locations it is accustomed to humans and can be quite tame.→