Birds
File:Polytelis anthopeplus -Wyperfeld National Park -Australia-8.jpg

Regent Parrot

Regent Parrot

100
-
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
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.
File:Polytelis anthopeplus -Wyperfeld National Park -Australia-8.jpg
File:Polytelis anthopeplus -pet-6.jpg
File:Polytelis anthopeplus -two captive-6a.jpg
File:Polytelis anthopeplus 2 edit1.jpg
File:Regent Parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus) (8079607933).jpg
File:Regent parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 01.jpg
File:Regent parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 02.jpg
File:Regent parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus) at Perth Zoo, June 2023 03.jpg
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.
Loading...

Spotted

No recently spotted birds

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

100

Little Lorikeet

Old World Parrots
File:Bourkes Parrot (Neopsephotus bourkii)9.jpg
100

Bourke's Parrot

Old World Parrots
File:Psittacula himalayana, Corbett NP, India.jpg
100

Slaty-headed Parakeet

Old World Parrots
100

Edwards's Fig-Parrot

Old World Parrots
File:Geoffroyus simplex.jpg
100

Blue-collared Parrot

Old World Parrots
File:Loriculus tener Smit.jpg
100

Green-fronted Hanging-Parrot

Old World Parrots
File:Loriculus philippensis, Mindanao.jpg
100

Philippine Hanging-Parrot

Old World Parrots
File:Psittacula.wardi.jgk.jpg
100

Seychelles Parakeet

Old World Parrots
File:Geoffroyus heteroclitus heteroclitus - Rémi Bigonneau - 238798884.jpeg
100

Singing Parrot

Old World Parrots
File:Micropsitta bruijnii.jpg
100

Red-breasted Pygmy-Parrot

Old World Parrots