Australian King-Parrot (Alisterus scapularis)

✨ Key Features

• Males: bright red head and chest with green wings

• Females: mostly green with red belly

• Long tail and slender body

• Strong curved bill

🌏 Habitat

Found along eastern Australia, especially in:

• Forests and rainforests

• Woodland edges

• Gardens and parks

Often seen:

• Feeding quietly in trees or visiting feeders

⚡ What Makes It Special

Strong contrast between male and female colouring, making them easy to distinguish.

🧠 Summary

A colourful forest parrot with bright red and green plumage, commonly seen in eastern Australia.