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Blue-winged Parrot
Neophema chrysostoma
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 3/31/2023
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 11/19/2021
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: None
Priority Species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derived from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The blue-winged Parrot is a small parrot found in Tasmania and southeast mainland Australia. It is partly migratory, with populations of blue-winged parrots travelling to Tasmania for the summer.
Threats
Threats are habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation and inappropriate fire regimes.
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
44
Average life span:
Number of young produced each year:
Number of breeding events each year:
> 5yrs and < 10yrs
Several (> 3 - < 10)
One
Minimum sexual maturity age:
Unknown
Who is helping?
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database
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