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Bourke's Parakeet

About Bourke's Parakeet

The Bourke's Parakeet (Neopsephotus bourkii) is also known as the Blue Vented Parrot. These small gentle birds have a calm and quiet demeanour. They are grass parakeets, which means that they forage for food among the fields and plains.

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Habitat

Australia

Primary Diet

Grasses and seeds

Life span - wild

3 to 4 years

Life span - captivity

5 to 8 years

Conservation status

Least concern

Pet potential

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