About the Scarlet-chested Parrot
The scarlet-chested parrot, known alternately as scarlet-breasted parrot, orange-throated parrot or splendid parrot, is a parrot endemic to central South Australia and inland southern Western Australia. The species is sexually dimorphic; the male has a bright blue face and scarlet chest and yellow underparts, amid overall green plumage, while the female is similar but lacks the red chest. These nomadic parakeets move readily from the Great Victoria Desert region into neighbouring areas. These interruptions are triggered by a search for more favourable conditions. They can survive quite well without access to drinking water, however, as succulent plants help meet much of their fluid requirement. They feed mainly on grass seeds and are most commonly sighted in spinifex.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Neophema splendida |
| Species Codes | sccpar1, SCPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scarlet-chested Parrot belong to?
The Scarlet-chested Parrot (Neophema splendida) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Scarlet-chested Parrot?
The scarlet-chested parrot, known alternately as scarlet-breasted parrot, orange-throated parrot or splendid parrot, is a parrot endemic to central South Australia and inland southern Western Australia. The species is sexually dimorphic; the male has a bright blue face and scarlet chest and yellow u...
Where can I report a Scarlet-chested Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Scarlet-chested Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sccpar1, or on iNaturalist.