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Scarlet-chested Parrot (Neophema splendida) Alternative names: "Splendid Grass-parrot", "Orange-throated Grass-parrot" Size: 18-21 cm

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Taxonomy, classification

See Scarlet-chested Parrot at Wikipedia .

Range, habitat

(for details refer to a field guide)

Scarlet-chested Parrots are endemic to Australia. They inhabit parts of the semi-arid interior of the Australian continent. They are found along the lower Daring River, close the the confluence with the Murray, in the westernmost part of NSW and across essentially the entire northern half of SA, into western WA along the border with SA. Conditions permitting, they will dispere further across the interior towards the north, south and especially the west, into inland WA.

Sightings

We have not seen a Scarlet-chested Parrot out in the wild yet. The photo below was obtained in captivity.

Photos

Scarlet-chested Parrot photographed in captivity

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