Princess Parrot Polytelis alexandrae
Unlike many of their relatives, princess parrots do not follow a predictable migratory route each year. They flock throughout the desert as needed for constant access to food and moisture.
ORIGIN:
Central and western Australia
HABITAT:
Deserts, grasslands
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
4 oz
Height: 18 in
DIET:
Flowers, fruits and seeds
PREDATORS:
NATURAL DEFENSES:
REPRODUCTION:
3-week incubation; sexually mature at 3–5 yrs
THREATS:
Habitat degradation
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
24 yrs
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