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Australian King Parrot

Australian King Parrot

Check out Australia Zoo’s Australian King Parrot!

Grace’s Bird Garden is home to some of the most beautiful birds on the planet, including the gorgeous Australian King Parrot! To see them up close and personal, take a walk through Grace’s Bird Garden and keep your eyes peeled to the trees!

 

 

The King Parrot is found all along the east-coast, ranging from the northern part of Queensland to southern Victoria. They typically live in rainforests and can be found foraging for seeds and fruit in the trees.

 

 

These birds are quite social and tend to hang out in small groups or couples. The males of the species can be identified by their completely red head. How unique!

 

 

Australian King Parrots are found to be increasing in population in well-treed suburbs. They are a species of least concern. Woo-hoo!

  • Class of animal icon
    Class

    Aves

  • Genus of animal icon
    Genus

    Alisterus

  • Species of animal icon
    Species

    Alisterus scapularis

  • height of animal icon
    Length

    35 - 43 cm (1.1 -1.4 ft)

  • weight of animal icon
    Weight

    195 - 275 g (6.9 - 9.7 oz)

  • gestation of animal icon
    Incubation

    20 days