orange-bellied parrot

Orange-bellied Parrots: nest in tree hollows up to 25 metres from the ground; only eat seeds and fruit of coastal grass and shrubs; spend winter on the southern mainland coast; and fly to SW Tasmania to breed each summer.

Further information about Orange-bellied Parrots can be found at these sites:

• Tasmania Parks and Wildlife - Orange-bellied parrot
• NRE, Vic - Orange-bellied Parrot

Threats which affect this animal in this Menagerie™ ADD-ON Habitat are:

Cats - eat native animals, compete for food with native animals and may spread disease

Fire - frequency, intensity and seasonality changes may alter the vegetation composition and reduce or destroy shelter availability

This animal lives in these habitats:

• Tasmania

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