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Red-rumped Parrot Psephotus haematonotus |
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Click on image to hear the call Red-rumped Parrots are most likely seen rising in small startled flocks when disturbed in the grassy areas in and around the suburbs. Their green colour makes them very hard to see when quietly feeding on the ground, particularly the much less brightly coloured female. However, their distinctive penetrating calls in flight draw attention. In contrast to the rosellas and king-parrots, the number of Red-rumped Parrots appears to be declining. Their main for food are Crested Pigeons, which are increasing in numbers and they may also be casualties of the increased competition for nesting sites by the Common Myna. This species may not be adapting to the aging of suburbs and increased vegetation around the survey sites, nor benefiting from the provision of bird seed, as have the larger parrots. Breeding records have declined from 13 observations in the first seven years, to four in the last 10 years. Most are from sites close to reserves. Nesting activity was recorded from mid-September to late January, with dependent young seen from late October to late February. R=36. BR=29.
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