Elegant Parrot

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The Elegant Parrot is a slender, graceful parrot species endemic to southern Australia. Its predominantly yellow-green plumage is highlighted by a distinctive blue facial pattern, making it a beautiful sight.

Where to spot

Found in open woodlands, grasslands, coastal heaths, and agricultural areas across southern Australia, from Western Australia to Victoria.

How to spot

Look for its overall yellow-green plumage with a prominent blue stripe above the eyes. Listen for its soft, tinkling calls while feeding or its higher-pitched contact calls in flight.

When to spot

Active during daylight, frequently foraging on the ground. Most visible in the early morning and late afternoon. Resident in most areas.

Where to spot

Found in open woodlands, grasslands, coastal heaths, and agricultural areas across southern Australia, from Western Australia to Victoria.

How to spot

Look for its overall yellow-green plumage with a prominent blue stripe above the eyes. Listen for its soft, tinkling calls while feeding or its higher-pitched contact calls in flight.

When to spot

Active during daylight, frequently foraging on the ground. Most visible in the early morning and late afternoon. Resident in most areas.

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Elegant Parrots are often observed feeding on the seeds of grasses and herbaceous plants, making them important seed dispersers in their grassland and woodland habitats.

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