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Bourke's parrot is a relatively small species. They tend to vary between 18 cm and 23 cm in length with a tail length of approximately 9 cm. The females of the species tend to be slightly smaller than the males: males of the species weigh between 47 g and 49 g whilst females weigh between 41 g and 49 g. Both sexes look very similar until the age of nine months, after which they come into full plumage colour. In the wild, Bourke's parakeets display an overall brown colouration with a pink abdomen, pinkish breast and a blue rump. The legs are dark-brown, with zygodactyl toes.
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When to see the Bourke's Parrot
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Where to see the Bourke's Parrot
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About the Bourke's Parrot
Bourke's parrot, also known as the blue-vented parrot, sundown parrot, pink-bellied parrot, Bourke's parakeet, Bourke or "Bourkie", is a small parrot found in Australia and the only species in its genus, Neopsephotus. It is approximately 19 cm long and weighs around 45 grams. It is named after General Sir Richard Bourke, Governor of New South Wales from 1831 to 1837.
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Easily confused with
Blossom-headed ParakeetPsittacula roseataP. roseata is a lime-green parrot, 30 cm (12 in) long with a tail up to 18 cm (7.1 in).
Fischer's LovebirdAgapornis fischeriThe Fischer's lovebird has a green back, chest, and wings.
Lesser Vasa ParrotCoracopsis nigraThe lesser vasa parrot or black parrot is a black coloured parrot endemic to most of Madagascar.
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