Orange-bellied Parrot

Neophema chrysogaster

The Orange-bellied Parrot is a small, brightly colored parrot native to southern Australia. It has a bright green plumage with a distinctive orange patch on its belly, giving it its name. This species is known for its migratory behavior, breeding in Tasmania during the summer and migrating to the mainland during the winter. The Orange-bellied Parrot is critically endangered due to habitat loss, predation, and disease. Conservation efforts are focused on protecting its breeding and wintering grounds, as well as captive breeding programs to boost its population.

Habitat: Coastal grasslands and saltmarshes