Scarlet-chested Parrot
Neophema splendida
- Family
- Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The scarlet-chested parrot (Neophema splendida), 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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Semiarid southern Australia (east of Kalgoorlie to southeastern South Australia).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Scarlet-chested 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.
