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Regent Parrot

Regent Parrot

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The Regent Parrot is a slender, elegant parrot native to southern Australia, distinguished by its predominantly yellow plumage with contrasting black flight feathers.
Where to spot
Dry woodlands and mallee habitats in two disjunct populations: southwestern Western Australia and southeastern Australia (Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia).
How to spot
Look for its overall bright yellow-green plumage with a black cap, blue flight feathers, and red patches on the wing. Listen for its distinctive, loud, ringing calls. Often seen flying gracefully through woodlands.
When to spot
Active during the day, often seen in pairs or small flocks. Observable year-round. More active in mornings and late afternoons.
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File:Regent parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 04.jpg
File:Polytelis anthopeplus -Wyperfeld National Park -Australia-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Polytelis anthopeplus -pet-6.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Polytelis anthopeplus -two captive-6a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Polytelis anthopeplus 2 edit1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Regent Parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus) (8079607933).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Regent parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Regent parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 02.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Regent parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 03.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Regent parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 04.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This parrot has two distinct and isolated populations in Australia, one in the southwest and one in the southeast, which differ slightly in size and vocalizations.
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