Red Rump Parakeet

The Red-rumped Parrot, Psephotus haematonotus, is common in south-eastern Australia, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin. This parrot is listed as CITES II - endangered species.

Red-rumped Parrots can be found in pairs or flocks in open country with access to water. They avoid the coast and the wetter, more heavily timbered, areas. Clearing of large tracts of forest and the provision of water for stock has probably extended their range. They often visit suburban parks and gardens.

Like all parrots, red-rumps nest in tree hollows or similar places, including fence posts and stumps.

These parrots spend a great deal of time feeding on the ground, often calling to one another with an attractive chee chillip chee chillip.  This information was taken from www.avianweb.com

At Cub Creek Science Camp we have several Red Rump Parakeets.  These beautiful birds are moderate size Parrots known by the names Red Rumped Parakeet, Red Rumps or Red Rump Parrots.  Only the males have the characteristic red rump displayed on the lower back at the base of the tail.  They have several color mutations.  We have a shimmering light teal blue and yellow Red Rump Parakeets.