Golden-shouldered Parrot
Psephotellus chrysopterygius
EndangeredAves · Psittaciformes · Psittaculidae
About
The golden-shouldered parrot, also known as the alwal, arrmorral, minpin, thaku, or antbed parrot, is a rare bird of the southern Cape York Peninsula, in Queensland, Australia. A small parrot related to the more common hooded parrot (P. dissimilis) of the Northern Territory and the extinct paradise parrot of Queensland and New South Wales.
Fun Fact
A small parrot related to the more common hooded parrot (P.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in open forested grassland liberally populated by numerous termite species and their mounds.
Diet
Feed on the ground as they do in the wild.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease