Neophema chrysogaster
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Neophema chrysogaster

DecliningCRAUCRAU

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Orange-bellied Parrot faces imminent extinction due to severe habitat degradation across its migratory range. Coastal saltmarsh breeding grounds in Tasmania have been extensively cleared for agriculture and development, while critical winter feeding areas of chenopod shrublands and saltmarsh in South Australia and Victoria continue to be lost to urban expansion and altered fire regimes. The species' extremely small population size makes it vulnerable to stochastic events, while competition from introduced species and potential hybridization with related parrots further threaten the remaining individuals.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Orange-bellied Parrot breeds exclusively in buttongrass moorlands and adjacent sedgelands of southwest Tasmania, nesting in old-growth eucalyptus trees near the coast. During winter, it migrates to coastal saltmarsh, samphire shrublands, and dune systems along the mainland coast of South Australia and Victoria, feeding primarily on the seeds of chenopod plants and grasses.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Neophema chrysogaster classified as Critically Endangered?
Neophema chrysogaster is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Orange-bellied Parrot faces imminent extinction due to severe habitat degradation across its migratory range. Coastal saltmarsh breeding grounds in Tasmania have been extensively cleared for agriculture and development, while critical winter feeding areas of chenopod shrublands and saltmarsh in South Australia and Victoria continue to be lost to urban expansion and altered fire regimes. The species' extremely small population size makes it vulnerable to stochastic events, while competition from introduced species and potential hybridization with related parrots further threaten the remaining individuals.
Where does Neophema chrysogaster live?
Neophema chrysogaster occurs in Australia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Neophema chrysogaster?
The main threats to Neophema chrysogaster are 1.1, 1.2, 11.2, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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