StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height26 cm
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"Unlike many parrots, they spend most of their time on the ground, taking flight only when disturbed and often hiding effectively in grass until approached closely."
Field Guide
Red-rumped Parrot
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The Red-rumped Parrot is a medium-sized, ground-feeding parrot common in open woodlands, grasslands, and farmlands of southeastern Australia, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin. Highly adaptable, it thrives in both natural and human-modified landscapes, including urban parks and gardens.
Distribution Map
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