MEET THE
Red-rumped Parrot
Psephotus haematonotus
Widely distributed and familiar parrot, common over much of south-eastern Australia
Listen to the podcast episode
If the name fits...
Why are they called Red-rumps?
Distribution
iNaturalist distribution records for Red-rumped Parrot
The Red-rumped Parrot is widely distributed oover the south eastern corner of the Australian mainland, and has adapted very well to the opportunities that suburbs have afforded the species.
It can commonly be seen feeding in the open spaces of parks, playing fields, road verges, median strips and naturestrips.
The species is equally at home in woodlands, as long as open spaces are available for feeding.
Red-rumped Parrot feeding on the ground.
A pair of Red-rumped Parrots at a nesting hollow.
Gorgeous pair of Red-rumped Parrots
Watch the conversation between Robert and Grant
Links for projects mentioned in the show and some other great Citizen Science Projects;
A female Red-rumped Parrot, hard to spot at times!
Red-rump in a tree, showing how they can be difficult to find.
Male Red-rumped Parrot at Patchewoolock, Victoria.
Robert Ashworth
Rob has completed his thesis researching the impacts of habitat factors on hollow dependant urban birds in Melbourne. The Rumpuary citizen science surveys comprised part of his studies. Rob expects to be graduating at the end of 2022.
Master of Environment student and prospective ecologist.
University of Melbourne
Bird Call credit in the podcast recording - Marc Anderson, XC692681. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/692681.
