Australian King-Parrot Alisterus scapularis

Owned by ILoveMyCatFreckles (@Freckles).

Notes

The male is the only Australian parrot with a completely red head. Females have a green head and breast.

Details

Identification

Bird Family
Psittaculidae
Family Common Name
Old World Parrots
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Male
Size
Medium (approx 43 cm)
Color
Red and Green
Wing Shape
Broad
Tail Shape
Pointed
Plumage
Definitive Basic
Plumage Description
Bright red head, neck, and underparts; dark green back and wings; blue rump; black tail.

Observation Details

Number Observed
1
Date Seen
Dec 16, 2025
Time Seen
3:12
Location Name
Footpath along forest.

Environment

Habitat Type
Forest (Mixed)
Weather Conditions
Mild
Wind Speed
Calm
Wind Direction
South

Behavior

Behavior Observed
Foraging, Alarming, Preening
Behavior Description
Foraged through flowers before preening, then calling out to others nearby.
Vocalization Type
Alarm Call

Observer Notes

Distance to Bird
6
Distance Unit
Meters
Confidence Level
Certain

Tracking & Conservation

Life List Bird
Yes
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Added Details
The male is the only Australian parrot with a completely red head. Females have a green head and breast.

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Australian King-Parrot
Australian King-Parrot Alisterus scapularis by Freckles

Australian King-Parrot

Alisterus scapularis

Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Male
Wing Shape
Broad
Tail Shape
Pointed
Plumage
Definitive Basic
Bird FamilyPsittaculidae
Family Common NameOld World Parrots
SizeMedium (approx 43 cm)
ColorRed and Green
Plumage DescriptionBright red head, neck, and underparts; dark green back and wings; blue rump; black tail.

Observation Details

Number Observed
1
Date Seen
Dec 16, 2025
Time Seen3:12
Location NameFootpath along forest.

Environment

Habitat Type
Forest (Mixed)
Weather Conditions
Mild
Wind Speed
Calm
Wind Direction
South

Behavior

Behavior Observed
Foraging, Alarming, Preening
Vocalization Type
Alarm Call
Behavior DescriptionForaged through flowers before preening, then calling out to others nearby.

Observer Notes

Distance to Bird
6
Distance Unit
Meters
Confidence Level
Certain

Tracking & Conservation

Life List Bird
Yes
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)

Added Details

The male is the only Australian parrot with a completely red head. Females have a green head and breast.