Birds
Neoféma bourke
neopsephotus bourkii
IUCN Red ListLeast Concern
Neoféma bourke
- Description
- Bourke's parrot is a small Australian parrot, growing to around 19 cm and weighing about 45 g. Its plumage is a subtle earthy brown washed with pink on the belly, with a blue rump and delicate blue edging on the wings. Males can be told apart by a blue band above the beak, which females lack. It ranks among the calmest and quietest of all parrots.
- Habitat
- It inhabits the dry and semi-arid interior of Australia, especially acacia (mulga) scrub and open savanna.
- Diet
- It feeds mainly on grass and herb seeds gathered from the ground, supplemented with green plant matter.
- Reproduction
- It lays 3-6 eggs, which are incubated for about 18 days, with both parents caring for the chicks.
- Lifespan
- approximately 10-15 years
- Did you know?
- It is one of the few parrots active at dusk and dawn, venturing out to feed and drink in the low light.
Homeland & habitat
Where the neoféma bourke lives
Spin the globe to see where the species comes from and where it lives today.
Inland AustraliaIt lives in the arid interior of Australia, in acacia (mulga) scrublands.
Loading globe…
Native range
Drag to rotate · double-click to recentre on the homeland
10 facts about the neoféma bourke
The cards keep rotating — hover with your mouse to pause them.
Conservation status
Species vulnerability index
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Support the care of our animals
A symbolic adoption contributes to feeding, veterinary care and the development of the exhibits — and you get a certificate and updates about your animal.
Browse adoptions
