Golden-shouldered Parrot

Psephotellus chrysopterygius

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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