Naretha Bluebonnet
Northiella narethae
NENot Evaluated Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The Naretha bluebonnet (Northiella narethae) or Naretha parrot is a bird found in a remote and arid region of Australia. It is one of two species in the genus Northiella, and was first recorded in 1921 in Central Australia.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southeastern Western Australia to southwestern South Australia (fringes of Nullarbor Plain).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Naretha bluebonnet
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
