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The Ground Parrot (Pezoporus wallicus) is one of only four ground-dwelling parrots in the world, the others being its closest relative, the extremely rare Night Parrot, the somewhat closely related Antipodes Island Parakeet, and the unrelated highly endangered kakapo from New Zealand. The conservation status of a species is an indicator of the likelihood of that species continuing to survive either in the present day or the future. ...
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Typical Classes See below Chordates (phylum Chordata) are a group of animals that includes the vertebrates, together with several closely related invertebrates. ...
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Families Cacatuidae Psittacidae The order Psittaciformes (Parrots) includes about 353 species of bird which are generally grouped into two families: the Cacatuidae or cockatoos, and the Psittacidae or true parrots. ...
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Tribes Psittrichadini Cyclopsittacini Polytelini Psittaculini Psittacini The Psittacinae is a subfamily in the parrot family Psittacidae. ...
Species The genus Pezoporus contains two Australian species: the Night Parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) and the Ground Parrot (Pezoporus wallicus). ...
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Robert Kerr (1755 - October 11, 1813) was a scientific writer and translator from Scotland. ...
Binomial name Geopsittacus occidentalis Gould, 1861 Synonyms Pezoporus occidentalis The Night Parrot (Geopsittacus occidentalis), the only member of its genus, is a small broad-tailed parrot endemic to Australia. ...
Binomial name Cyanoramphus unicolor (Lear, 1831) The Antipodes Island Parakeet (Cyanoramphus unicolor) is endemic to the Antipodes Islands. ...
Binomial name Strigops habroptilus Gray, 1845 The Kakapo (MÄori: kÄkÄpÅ, meaning night parrot), Strigops habroptilus (from the Greek strix, genitive strigos: owl and ops: face; and habros: soft, and ptilon: feather), also called owl parrot, is a species of nocturnal parrot endemic to New Zealand. ...
The coloration of these birds - except the Antipodes species - is similar, yellowish-green with darker barring, somewhat reminiscent of the head and back of the wild-type budgerigar. This is not an indication of true relationships, however, but either adaptation to a particular lifestyle or a feature retained from ancestral parrots; probably the latter as barred plumage is found all over the family, from the tiny tiger parrots to female cockatiels. Binomial name Melopsittacus undulatus (Shaw, 1805) The Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus, nicknamed budgie), the only species in the Australian genus Melopsittacus, is a small parrot belonging to the tribe of the broad-tailed parrots (Platycercini); these are sometimes considered a subfamily (Platycercinae), which may be correct, in which the budgerigar is...
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Binomial name Nymphicus hollandicus (Kerr, 1792) Cockatiel range (in red; all-year resident) Synonyms Psittacus hollandicus Kerr, 1792 Leptolophus hollandicus The Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) is a diminutive cockatoo endemic to Australia and prized as a household pet. ...
When disturbed, it flies swiftly just above the ground before dropping back into the vegetation again.
The presence of the bird is often only revealed by its characteristic dusk and dawn call, a clear, whistling sequence of notes which rise in pitch before fading. It is silent in flight.
There are 3 subspecies of the Ground Parrot.
The Tasmanian Ground Parrot is least endangered, and is most common in south west Tasmania Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Area 90,758 km² (7th) - Land 68,401 km² - Water 22,357 km² (24. ...
The Eastern Ground Parrot occurs in fragmented populations near the coast in southern Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria and is considered vulnerable on the schedules of the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act. Capital Brisbane Government Const. ...
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There are estimated to be 4000 breeding birds The ground parrot was one of only two parrot species recorded in Sydney before 1900, and both of them (the Turquoise Parrot is the other) are now listed as 'vulnerable' under the New South Wales Threatened Species Conservation Act. Neither species is found within 100 km of Sydney today. It has become extinct in South Australia. The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia with a metropolitan area population of over 4. ...
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The Western Ground Parrot is fourth on the list of the rare parrots of mainland Australia. It is Western Australia's most endangered endemic parrot. Although the Night Parrot has been recorded from Western Australia, it was not restricted to WA. Binomial name Geopsittacus occidentalis Gould, 1861 Synonyms Pezoporus occidentalis The Night Parrot (Geopsittacus occidentalis), the only member of its genus, is a small broad-tailed parrot endemic to Australia. ...
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Ground Parrot (Pezoporus w. wallicus) (Kerr 1792)
Description Up to 30 cm long. Plumage grass green, each feather with black and yellow markings; narrow orange-red band to forehead; head, nape, upper back and breast green, each feather with black shaft marking; feathers of abdomen, thighs and under tail-coverts greenish-yellow with black barring; under wing-coverts green; primary coverts green; flight-feathers green with pale stripe across them; underside of flight-feathers with pale yellow wing-stripe; upperside of tail-feathers green with yellowish striped markings, underside brownish; outer tail-feathers yellow with brownish-black striping; bill greyish-brown to horn-colour; cere greyish-pink; narrow periophthalmic ring pale grey; iris whitish-yellow; longish feet greyish-brown; claws not so curved as other parrots.
Immatures as adults, but with slightly duller plumage; orange-red band to forehead absent; head, nape, upper back and breast green, each feather with distinct black shaft markings; tail shorter; iris brown.
Distribution Extreme southeast of Queensland to southwest Australia ( scattered in small groups); Tasmania and some off-shore islands.
Western Ground Parrot (Pezoporus wallicus flaviventris) (North 1911)
Description The western subspecies is similar to wallicus, but feathers of abdomen and under tail-coverts pale yellow with indistinct black barring.
Distribution Coastal areas of western southwest Australia from Perth north to Geralton. The Perth skyline veiwed from the Swan River This article is about the urban area of Perth, Western Australia. ...
Habitat Marshy coastal plain without trees, reed beds with low bushes, restricted to button grass areas; species may depend on naturally occurring fires allowing new growth and renewed settlement by the Ground Parrot.
Status Only found in certain localities and endangered throughout; especially threatened by cultivation of large coastal areas, but also foxes, cats and fire; alleged to have strong scent and therefore easily disturbed by dogs.
Habits A solitary shy and during daylight silent parrot perfect camouflaged by plumage; if disturbed runs away rather than fly, then lands again short distance away; flight characterised by loud, whirring wingbeats and erratic with short gliding phases; this calling period also occurs early in morning; variable high-pitched call audible for some distance; answered by neighbouring members of species; probably local seasonal migrations.
Diet Seeds of various grasses, especially button grass (Mesomelaena sphaerocephala).
Breeding Breeding period from September to January; (on record in March); nest consisted of an excavation in soil 15 cm to 18 cm across and 2 cm (0.75 ins) to 5 cm deep; usually well hidden under small bush or tussock hanging over nest to provide a form of hollow; mostly lined with leaves, grass stalks, fern and small twigs; clutch 3 to 4 eggs; incubation probably 21 days; chicks well camouflaged with thick greyish-black down and protected against cold periods; young remain in nest for two weeks approaching parents for food; fed three times daily; leave nest after three weeks at least disturbance; roost after 25 days outside under tussocks; cannot however fly at this point; egg measures 28.1 x 22.2 mm.
External link - Western Ground Parrot Project
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