The Red-rumped parrot is a common bird to the
region of south-eastern Australia. They are of
moderate size with a length of only 28cm, similar
to parakeets. Its tail is long like that of arboreal
birds, but they feed primarily on the ground.
The male is a bright jade green with yellow breast,
and under parts. The male also has blue highlights
on its wings and back that blend perfectly into
the green. The male also has a brick red backside
and is the only of the species that has it.
The female is a lot less vibrant than the male.
It has a dull olive greenish color with dark green
wings and back. With the female being less colorful
it is very easy to distinguish it from the male,
however with the female lacking the characterist
"red rump" identify it as a Red-Rump parrot.
Red-rumped Parrots can be found in pairs or flocks
in open country with access to water. They avoid
the coast and the wetter, more heavily timbered
areas. They are often seen in suburban parks and
gardens.
Like all parrots, red-rumps nest in tree hollows
or similar places, including fence posts. Breeding
usually takes place in spring. In the dryer inland
areas, breeding can occur at any time of year
in response to rainfall.
Red-rumped Parrots mate for life. The female chooses
and prepares the nesting site, usually a hollow
in a eucalypt tree. Eggs are laid on a decayed
wood bed and the female incubates the eggs while
the male regularly feeds her from the food he
collects.
Red-rumps as pets
Many people, primarily in Australia keep red-rumps
as pets. Red-rumps prove to be excelant pets as
they are very energetic and social. There call
is a soft chirp, so they aren't as loud as some
of the other parrots held as pets. They are also
fairly cheap to buy and maintain, because they
are so small they do not eat to much or require
a large cage like some of the other larger parrots.
Red-rumped parrots are very popular and abundant
in pet shops and the wild, although probably more
abundant and popular in its native region of Australia.
If you are looking to own a red-rumped parrot
you can expect to pay more for the cage than the
bird itself. You can also expect to have a very
pleasant and friendly pet.
The Red-rumped parrot is a common bird to the
region of south-eastern Australia. They are of
moderate size with a length of only 28cm, similar
to parakeets. Its tail is long like that of arboreal
birds, but they feed primarily on the ground.
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