Orange-bellied Parrot

The Orange-bllied Parrot, Neophema chryogaster, is a species of parrot. There are only about 35-50 left.

Description
Male is rich grass-green above. Broad blue frontal band to eye. Deep violet-blue in wing. Face, throat, breast greenish-yellow; yellow abdomen with variable orange centre.

Female is duller.

Juvenile has an olive head, neck and breast.

Similar species
The other species lack the orange on its breast.

Calls
Its alarm calls are buzz-buzz.

Reproduction
Breeds in Tasmania in open forest copses in heath.

Distribution/habitat
Winters in mainland coastal saltmarsh, dunes and damp grasslands.