The red-rumped parrot (Psephotus haematonotus), also known as the red-backed parrot or grass parrot, is a common bird of south-eastern Australia, particularly in the Murray-Darling Basin. Red-rumped parrots are slim, elegant, moderate-sized parrots approximately 28 cm in length.
The male's plumage (as seen here) is a bright emerald-green with yellow underparts, a brick-red rump and blue highlights on the wings and upper back. The female's plumage is less vibrant, with pale olive underparts, dull green wings and back and blue-black wingtips. The characteristic red rump is only found in the male.
This particular specimen was foraging on the lawn of the nature strip outside our house this morning.
This post is part of the Saturday Critters meme.
Interesting that the male plumage is more colourful and more attractive than the female's. I can imagine the male struts around more as well.
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