Golden-shouldered Parrot
Psephotellus chrysopterygius
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The golden-shouldered parrot (Psephotellus chrysopterygius), also known as the alwal, arrmorral, minpin, thaku, or antbed parrot, is a rare bird of the southern Cape York Peninsula, in Queensland, Australia. A small parrot related to the more common hooded parrot (P. dissimilis) of the Northern Territory and the extinct paradise parrot of Queensland and New South Wales.
It is classified as endangered due mostly to an increase in mid-story vegetation, which increases predation. A major conservation project is underway on Artemis Station to save the species from extinction.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Northeastern Australia (south-central Cape York Peninsula).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Golden-shouldered parrot
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
