Elegant Grass Parrot

Description

Meet Elegant Grass Parrot – Elegant Parrot

The Elegant Parrot (Neophema elegans), also known as the Elegant Grass Parrot, is a small, colorful parrot native to Australia. Here are some key details about this bird:

Appearance

• Size: Around 23 cm (9 in) long

• Color: Mainly bright yellow-green with a blue frontal band and olive-green back

• Wings: Darker with some blue edging

• Tail: Long and pointed, with yellowish undersides

Habitat & Distribution

• Found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands in southern Australia

• Often seen in pairs or small flocks, foraging on the ground for seeds

Diet

• Feeds on grass seeds, fruits, flowers, and small insects

• Can often be spotted near farmland or grassy plains

Behavior

• Quiet and shy, making them harder to spot in the wild

• Mostly ground-feeding but will perch in low trees

• Fast and direct flight, often low over the ground

Breeding

• Nests in tree hollows, laying 4-6 white eggs

• Both parents help care for the chicks