Neophema elegans

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:airlines fast and agile
strong and fast
gptkbp:behavior social
gptkbp:breedingSeason 1 year
monogamous
spring to summer
wooded areas
tree hollows
participates in captive breeding programs.
gptkbp:careInstructions both parents feed the chicks
gptkbp:clutchSize 3-6 eggs
gptkbp:colors green
some individuals have yellow underparts
bright green with blue accents
males and females similar in color
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Elegant_Parrot
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
monitored by bird conservation groups
gptkbp:culturalSignificance popular in aviculture
gptkbp:diet seeds
gptkbp:distribution eastern_and_southeastern_Australia
gptkbp:eggColor white
gptkbp:family Psittaculidae
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod 4-5 weeks
gptkbp:foragingBehavior ground forager
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Neophema
gptkbp:habitat woodlands
prefer areas with dense foliage
gptkbp:hasCitations adapted to open woodlands
gptkbp:homeTeam not commonly kept as pets
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Neophema elegans
gptkbp:interactsWith generally non-aggressive
gptkbp:length 25 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 10-15 years in captivity
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:nesting high in suitable habitats
twigs and grass
cavities or tree hollows
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Neophema_pulchella
gptkbp:socialResponsibility often seen in pairs or small groups
gptkbp:socialStructure flocks
gptkbp:soundtrack soft whistles
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Neophema_elegans_elegans
gptkb:Neophema_elegans_subclara
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization chirps and whistles
gptkbp:weight 100 g