Family

Psittacidae

Habits

Rarely flock, but pairs or family parties often gather to feed where food is plentiful. Most feeding is done on the ground, forage early in the morning and late in the afternoon.

Habitat

Forest Grassland Shrubland, Scrub lands and open forests; lightly timbered country.

Breeding

July August September October November December, 4 to 6; white. Incubation 19 days by female, young fledge 4 weeks.

Diet

Herbivore, Seeds of grasses and herbaceous plants.

Details

Common Name: Mulga Parrot Scientific Name: Psephotus varius
Sub Order: Unavailable Order: Psittaciformes
Class: Aves Category: Endemic
Status: Least Concern Size: Unavailable

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